The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid is perfect for owners and professionals alike who want to be prepared should a pet need emergency treatment. The qualification covers the most commonly faced canine emergencies. Such as how to treat injury, dress wounds, allergic reactions, stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR, hypothermia and much more.
The qualification is an excellent balance of theoretical and practical learning to ensure Candidates have the knowledge required should they ever be faced with an emergency first aid situation. Leading industry experts have reviewed this qualification to ensure the outcome is appropriate for the animal care industry and the continued growth and development of the sector.
The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid qualification has been designed to enable candidates to:
• Know the objectives of first aid
• Understand how to manage canine behaviour in emergency situations.
• Understand DR ABC (primary survey) of the canine including how to take temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
• Understand the examination of an injured animal and the actions to take to manage shock.
• Be able to record the pulse rate, respiration rate, apply a bandage to a dog and conduct CPR on a mannequin.
• Know the different types of wounds and fractures and appropriate first aid treatment
• Understand the management, signs necessary first aid treatment of choking, stings, poisoning, hyperthermia, hypothermia, water inhalation, convulsion, gastric torsion, burns and electrocution.
• Understand what is required in a canine emergency first aid kit and how to communicate in emergency situations
Workbook based with supplementary presentation. There is an expectation that attendees will complete approximately 3 hours of prep before the day. There will be practical bandaging workshops and hands on CPR Practice so please come comfortable.
Delivered by experienced Veterinary Nurses Samantha Thompson RVN and Charlotte Smith on the 10th of May 2026
The Day: 10th of May 2026
VENUE: Ewelme Dog Field Oxfordshire
TIMINGS 9.30-4.30
Please bring snacks and drinks and wear comfortable clothing.
Attendees must be over 16 and the price is for one place. No refunds are offered but in exceptional circumstances we may transfer your place to another date.
Deadline for signing up is the 17th of April and you will be sent a registration form upon purchase. Driving license or passport will need to be brought with you on the day.
Please note minimum numbers are required in order to run.
We are offering the non-accredited version alongside and this will run 10-4, details can be found here
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