CPD course All Levels

Animal First Aid

4.7 (10 ratings) 4 enrolled 5h 31m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
5h 31mSelf-paced
17 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 17 lessons 5h 31m total
01 Animal First Aid 17 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Collapse & Unconsciousness
  3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  4. Shock
  5. Bleeding
  6. Bandaging
  7. Fractures
  8. Seizures
  9. Choking & Drowning
  10. Heat Stroke & Hypothermia
  11. Burns & Scalds
  12. Poisoning
  13. Bites & Stings
  14. Common Emergencies
  15. Managing a First Aid Scenario
  16. Pet CPR
  17. Pet First Aid Kit

About this course

This Animal First Aid course is designed for Animal First Aider, Pet Owners, Pet Sitters, Animal Care Workers, Veterinary Care Assistants, Pet Care Associates and Assistant Animal Care Workers. This Animal First Aid course covers all the essential Animal First Aid skills and knowledge needed to specialise and excel as an Animal First Aider.

Here in our comprehensively guided course, you will gain practical knowledge and skills that you can apply in real-life situations like when dealing with an unconscious or collapsed animal, an animal in shock or an animal suffering from seizures. More real-life situations include an animal suffering from either fractures or poisoning or burns or heatstroke or scalds or hypothermia or choking or stings or shock or needs bandaging or CPR.

Besides, you will also explore animal first aid in general, its key concepts, key strategies, key techniques, the common injuries an animal may suffer from, how to manage a first aid scenario, know when to stop your service and call for an emergency and why it is crucial for you to carry an animal first aid kit at all times.

Our trusted, high quality, and affordable online courses are designed to train individuals to become experts in their field.

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Who Should Take The Course

Anyone interested in Animal First Aid can take the course and get highly benefitted. People with below mentioned professions will find the course extremely beneficial:

  • Animal First Aider
  • Pet Owners
  • Pet Sitters
  • Animal Care Workers
  • Veterinary Care Assistants
  • Pet Care Associates

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed the Animal First Aid training course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Gain intensive knowledge on animal first aid in general
  • Figure out how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Learn how to treat a collapsed or unconscious or an animal suffering from either seizures or shock
  • Gain practical knowledge on how to bandage an injured animal
  • Know how to treat and take care of an animal with fractures
  • Discover the common injuries that occur to animals
  • Acknowledge the importance of carrying an animal first aid kit at all times
  • Know how to treat an animal suffering from heatstroke, burns, stings, poisoning and many more

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Animal First Aid Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum of Animal First Aid Course

Animal First Aid

  • Introduction
  • Collapse & Unconsciousness
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Bandaging
  • Fractures
  • Seizures
  • Choking & Drowning
  • Heat Stroke & Hypothermia
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Poisoning
  • Bites & Stings
  • Common Emergencies
  • Managing a First Aid Scenario
  • Pet CPR
  • Pet First Aid Kit

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.7

Rated by 10 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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