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From $125 per person

Or $112 per group
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This course is based on real-world examples with up-to-date information from across the globe, from various Veterinary and Working dog communities. This is not your average sub-standard pet/dog first aid course.  We don't sugarcoat, fluff or mess around with what we teach, we give you the hard facts. This is so you are more prepared for the "what if". 

Subjects Include:

  •     Prevention and Risk Management,
  •     Preparing for an Emergency,
  •     Basic Dog Anatomy,
  •     My Dog Has Been Hurt – What Do I Do?
  •     Severe Bleeding
  •     Severe
  •     Choking
  •     Penetrating Chest Wound
  •     CPR
  •     Embedded Objects
  •     Abdominal Injury
  •     Crush Injuries
  •     Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
  •     Drowning/Near Drowning.
  •     Seizures.
  •     Snakes and Other Bites/Stings
  •     Cane Toads
  •     Allergic Reaction / Anaphylactic Shock
  •     Poisoning
  •     Electrocution And so much more...

WARNING - THIS COURSE IS NOT DESIGNED TO REPLACE  PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY CARE. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP GET YOUR CANINE FROM THE POINT OF INJURY TO A VETERINARY CLINIC IN A SAFE AND STABLE MANNER.  

This Course Contains graphic real-world content! 

Please note: Dog First Aid is not nationally recognised training on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). This is a non-accredited course. There is currently NO accredited course in Australia under this framework for dog first aid.  


NOTE: There is NO online learning for this course. 

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

P00382 - Non-Accredited: Dog First Aid Course (DFAC)

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours 30 Mins

Be of mature age to see the graphic content

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

  • Perform CPR on a Dog
  • Applying first aid skills learnt 
This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate