First Aid & CPR Certificate Course
Paws For Life USA has partnered with Pro Pet Hero to offer critical Pet First Aid/CPR Courses.
This is open to both Paws for Life USA teams and anyone else interested in learning the invaluable info needed for Pet First Aid/CPR.
Cost for Members: Included
Cost for NON Members $80.00
What This Course Will Provide
Of course we all hope that our family members never suffer any injuries or major illnesses, but if the unpredictable happens, being prepared can sometimes help to ensure a positive outcome. By the end of this course, you will be better able to identify the signs of a life-threatening emergency, be able to quickly create a plan for when a pet emergency occurs, and know some basic skills for limiting damage or starting treatments for some common emergencies in dogs and cats.
You will be able to create a first aid and disaster preparedness kit and how to use some of the important components of a kit. You will be able to recognize some common signs of illness in your pet and how urgently these should be assessed by your veterinarian. You will learn some basic skills on handling respiratory emergencies, or injuries such as fractures or bleeding wounds. You will be able to describe several of the common toxins dogs and cats may become exposed to and the initial steps for decontamination. Snake bites or insect bites will no longer cause you to panic, and you will be able to remain calm when
faced with a minor allergic reaction. Finally, if the worst case scenario occurs, you will learn the basic steps to performing effective CPR on a dog or cat.
• First Aid & Disaster Preparedness
• General Health Tips (Recognizing normal & abnormal, Understanding vital signs & how to measure them, Heart rate, Gum color, Breathing rate & quality, Temperature, Normal behaviors.)
• General Malaise (Vomiting & diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Lethargy, Weakness or collapse, Seizures.)
• Respiratory System Emergencies (Choking, Near-drowning, Breathing problems/respiratory distress)
• Injury Care (Shock, Bleeding, Lameness, Burns, Suspected Fracture, etc.)
• Poisonings (Recognizing intoxication, Common toxins, Emergency decontamination, snake & spider bites)
• Allergic Reactions (Recognizing an allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, General Allergies)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Recognizing severe illness or injury early, Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA), Chest compressions, Rescue Breathing, When to stop CPR efforts, Preparing for pet loss & the grieving process)
What This Course Will Not Provide
Prompt and effective first aid can sometimes replace the need for veterinary care, however in most situations described in this course, first aid is the initial care you can provide for your pet until you can take her to a veterinarian for definitive care. If there is ever any question about whether or not you can manage an injury on your own, you should always seek the advice of your family veterinarian or an emergency veterinary facility. There are a number of resources that are available to you that should be on hand when you have doubt about the best course of action.