Provide basic first aid for animals

If you love animals and would like to learn more about providing emergency animal first aid, then this short course is for you!

During this short course you practice animal first aid techniques that will allow you to respond to an animal medical emergency until veterinary assistance is available.

Kick start you career in the animal care industry, or just simply learn how to care for your companion animals.

You'll also learn how to measure animal vital signs, provide basic life support including CPR, bandaging techniques as well as safety considerations for you and your pet. This course is focussed on companion animals, but techniques learnt can be utilised on a variety of species.

Course Code

0417PBFAA

Course Type

Short Course

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

2 weeks

Location

Yallourn

Times

9:00am–4:00pm

Career opportunities

N/A

Opportunities for further study

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Provide basic first aid for animals.

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Recommended entry requirements:

  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • Physically fit and able to bend, reach and carry objects.

Limitations to entry:

  • Students must have access to a reliable internet connection.
  • Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our learning Management System Moodle.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

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TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417