Completing this course

Exciting new format announced for learning in Covid-19 times

  • 90% Online

    90% of our course is now online working at your own pace. There is a requirement for a student to 'demonstrate in person' knowledge of the skills required for certification

  • Practical Module

    We will do this at scheduled dates and by appointment. It will be a one on one with the instructor. This session will not be longer than 90 minutes. The online section needs to be completed prior to attending the practical

  • Learning Hours

    There is approximately 7 hours tuition in the online section. You will also have digital access to the accompanying manual to work through alongside the online section

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Reviews

thank you to the following for their kind words

5 star rating

Canine First Responder

olivia o gorman

Excellent course, super content and scenarios. Very well explained and easy to follow. I would recommend anyone who has a canine to take this course!!

Excellent course, super content and scenarios. Very well explained and easy to follow. I would recommend anyone who has a canine to take this course!!

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Canine First Responder Course

Annette Daly

I very much enjoyed the course and feel it has given me the knowledge that I can put into practice if I ever come upon a dog in need of help. Thanks to all

I very much enjoyed the course and feel it has given me the knowledge that I can put into practice if I ever come upon a dog in need of help. Thanks to all

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Canine first Aid

sarah Keogh

A fantastic course to do if you are in the grooming profession or even a dog owner. This course will give you the confidence to help your furry friend if nee...

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A fantastic course to do if you are in the grooming profession or even a dog owner. This course will give you the confidence to help your furry friend if needed! From choking to a minor cut you will learn to deal/help with it all 🐶

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10/10

Zoe Talbot

Amazing experience with Canine first Aid even with covid restrictions. They provide both online and practical training in order to be fully certified and th...

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Amazing experience with Canine first Aid even with covid restrictions. They provide both online and practical training in order to be fully certified and the whole process was throughly enjoyable. Karina and Jenny explain every detail both in the videos and during the in person practical. They provide everything you need. I couldn’t recommend Canine first aid more! Cannot wait to put my skills to use. ⛑🐾❤️🐶

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Killian Kelly

Completed the practical part of the course today. Amazing support today and throughout from Jenny and Karina. Thank you very much ladies. I really enjoyed th...

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Completed the practical part of the course today. Amazing support today and throughout from Jenny and Karina. Thank you very much ladies. I really enjoyed the online part as it allowed a more realistic approach to compete it over a few weeks. A throughly enjoyable course made better by the excellent explaining. Couldn't recommend Canine First Aid high enough.

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Fantastic Experience

sarah dempsey

I have just completed my Canine First Responder Course and am delighted . It is a really worthwhile course to have done and to be able to do it online was a ...

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I have just completed my Canine First Responder Course and am delighted . It is a really worthwhile course to have done and to be able to do it online was a really good and easy experience , excellently laid out and very easy to follow , also having it online meant that I could look at the videos and learn as much as I wanted as well as having the manual online to hand also. Karina and Jenny were so nice to deal with and very helpful through these strange times that ensure that all the correct measures were taken.On completion of my course I received a hard copy of the Manual , a First Aid Kit as well as my Certificates. I would highly recommend the Canine First Responder Course to anyone as I gained a lot more from this course than I expected and feel I have good basic knowledge if ever in a situation where I need to use the skills I learned thank you again Karina and Jenny .

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About the Course

Many of us attend human first aid courses and now you can attend one to give you skills to help your dog

  • Only Globally Recognized Course

    The content of this course far exceeds other more basic courses out there yet it is taught in a fun way that makes learning easy. It is the only Canine First Responder Course with a globally recognized 2 year certificate. Included with this course are a Comprehensive First Aid Kit and a Printed Manual.

  • Realistic Skills Practice

    It provides realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin. During this course you will learn Primary and Secondary First Aid skills. Our Instructors are trainers and professionals in the Canine World. Our Canine First Responder Course Curriculum is the Only Course Approved by Emergency First Response, the Fastest Growing Certification Agency Worldwide for First Aid and CPR training

  • For anyone who cares about dogs

    This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in dogs. Whether you are a pet owner , dog walker, groomer, kennels, boarding facility or just have a general interest in dogs these skills are important to know. Hopefully you will never need them but if you do you will have a rehearsed plan to guide you

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Hello & Welcome

  • 2

    Preloaded learning

    • The begining of your course

    • Student Manual

    • Reviews and Quiz
  • 3

    What is a Canine First Responder ?

    • What is a Canine First Responder ?
  • 4

    Aftercare of the Canine First Responder

    • Important things to consider after using your skills
  • 5

    Primary Care Overview

    • Dealing with situations that are potentially life threatening to the animal

  • 6

    Secondary Care Overview

    • Moving on to situations that are not immediately life threatening to the animal
  • 7

    All set to continue on your journey

    • Canine First Aid Ireland
  • 8

    Primary Care First Segment

    • Play & Read before proceeding

    • Canine First Responder Presentation

    • Primary Care - Scene Assessment

    • Bonus Scene Assessment Section

    • Primary Care - Barriers

    • Bonus Barriers Section

    • Primary Care - Muzzling

    • Bonus Muzzling Section

    • What could have happened ? The cause of injury or illness may not be apparent
  • 9

    Primary Care - safely progressing to checking the patient

    • Primary Assessment - ABC's

    • Bonus Primary Assessment ABC's Section

    • Primary Care - Rescue Breaths and CPR

    • Bonus Rescue Breaths & CPR Section

    • Primary Care - Choking

    • Bonus Choking Section

    • Response Nudge
  • 10

    Primary Care - Final Segment ~ three S's

    • Primary Care - Serious Bleed

    • Primary Care- Shock

    • Primary Care - Spinal

    • Bonus Section 3 S's

    • Bandaging including Serious Bleed Control
  • 11

    Primary Care - Paperwork

    • Primary Care Knowledge Review

  • 12

    Secondary Care - Illness & Injury

    • Secondary Care
  • 13

    Bonus Bandaging Section

    • Helpful Skills - Ear & Tail Bandaging
  • 14

    Secondary Care Paperwork

    • Secondary Care Knowledge Review
  • 15

    Wrapping up the Skills Demonstrations

    • What's next ?
  • 16

    Course Completion Paper Work

    • Quick quiz

    • Statement of Understanding
  • 17

    Final Step

    • Practical Skills Module

    • Book your Practical Skills Module

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