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Pet First Aid - QLS Endorsed
Thames College

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course | Free PDF Certificate | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
408 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Hardcopy CPD Certificate - £2.99
  • QLS Certificate - £139
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Whether you’re a devoted pet owner, aspiring veterinary assistant, or working in animal care, knowing how to respond in emergencies can save lives. Pets, just like people, are vulnerable to injuries, illnesses, accidents, and sudden medical conditions. However, many pet emergencies occur outside veterinary hours, where immediate care becomes a matter of life and death. This course introduces essential pet first aid skills that will help you respond quickly and calmly during critical situations.

From treating bites and burns to managing breathing difficulties and CPR, this course covers a wide range of scenarios that pet owners and animal care professionals often encounter. Learners will gain the knowledge needed to recognise symptoms, handle injuries confidently, and deliver safe care until professional help is available. With a focus on dogs, cats, and other common household pets, this course ensures that you are well-prepared to provide help when your pet needs it most. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to manage various emergency situations and improve recovery chances for your animal companions. Whether you’re at home, at the park, or travelling, the ability to provide immediate care makes a measurable difference.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Hardcopy CPD Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £2.99

You can also get a Printed Hardcopy CPD Certificate for only 2.99 GBP.

QLS Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £139

Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 139 GBP within UK
  • 149 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This QLS-endorsed course follows a structured module format, starting with the core principles of first aid before moving into more specific emergencies. Learners begin with an introduction to first aid, understanding how to assess the situation and respond safely. The course then examines how to manage fractures, wounds, burns, bites, and trauma from accidents.

Modules also deal with common pet emergencies such as fainting, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and breathing problems. CPR for pets is taught clearly with step-by-step instructions, giving learners confidence to act when needed. Special topics include handling labour complications, identifying poisoning, and managing shock.

One of the key areas is managing impalement injuries, drowning, and choking—conditions that require rapid and informed responses. Learners are shown how to assess symptoms, prioritise actions, and support pets until professional treatment can be obtained. The final modules offer tips on safe handling techniques, recognising distress, and implementing routine check-ups to reduce the likelihood of emergency situations in the future.

This course is effective in preparing people for roles in animal care environments such as grooming, shelters, veterinary clinics, and pet boarding services. Even if you’re not working in the industry, the knowledge gained is deeply relevant for anyone with a pet at home.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Respond effectively to common pet emergencies, including injuries, burns, and bites.
  • Administer first aid for pets suffering from fractures, choking, or fainting.
  • Identify symptoms of poisoning, fever, dehydration, and diarrhoea in animals.
  • Perform CPR on pets and handle breathing-related emergencies.
  • Safely manage birthing complications and deliver emergency care for newborns.
  • Understand how to carry out a basic pet health check and monitor ongoing symptoms.
  • Apply safe pet handling techniques to prevent injury or stress during first aid.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Who is this course for?

  • Pet owners who want to protect their animals during emergencies.
  • Animal care workers in shelters, kennels, or grooming businesses.
  • Students preparing for careers in veterinary or animal sciences.
  • Volunteers and professionals in rescue centres or pet boarding services.
  • Dog walkers, pet sitters, or foster carers who manage animals regularly.

Requirements

No previous experience or qualifications are required to enrol in our course. This course is designed for anyone eager to learn, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out. Join us and take the first step on this exciting path!

Career path

  • Veterinary Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
  • Animal Care Worker – £17,000 to £23,000 per year
  • Dog Groomer – £18,000 to £25,000 per year
  • Kennel Worker – £17,000 to £21,000 per year
    Monitor pet behaviour and administer minor first aid when needed.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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