Part time First Aid and Health Care for Pets (Taster) AC030

First Aid and Health Care for Pets (Taster) AC030
QualificationCollege Certificate
Qualification Level
Level : Taster
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day

Times :Saturday; 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

Dates :6.03.10

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Sarah Green

Awarding Body
Kingston Maurward College

Is it right for me?
Take the opportunity to learn the essential life'saving skills needed to administer animal first aid. Although the course will cover a range of pets and animals, it will mainly focus on the basic first aid for the more common species of dogs, cats and small mammals.

What qualifications will I need?
Minimum age 16. Interest and enthusiasm.

What will I be learning about?

• Introduction to first aid
• Aims and rules of first aid
• First aid kits for animals
• Detecting signs and symptoms of poor health
• Common first aid emergencies and their treatment
• Common diseases affecting domestic pets and their treatment and prevention

What materials are required?
Writing materials. Protective overalls (when there is a practical element).

What is next?
Specialist Edexcel BTEC Units or other one'day tasters.

How will I be assessed?
None

How much will it cost?
£95

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