Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ)
Online Training Course
Video Playtime
6 hours and 54 minutes
Video Count
141 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- 7.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Introduction to Advanced Pet First Aid
- Course Introduction 2:21
- Course Overview 2:07
- Meet Your Vet 1:46
- and more...
Section 2
Precautions and Safety
- Dog Muzzles 4:27
- Use of Gloves 3:09
- Approaching a Dog That Has Been Injured 1:58
Section 3
Anatomy and Physiology
- External Anatomy 5:49
- Internal Anatomy 3:46
- Dog Digestive Process 3:03
- and more...
Section 4
First Aid Kits and Equipment
- Premium Pet First Aid Kit 3:14
- Pet Bleed First Aid Kit 0:56
- Elizabethan Collars 4:21
- and more...
Section 5
Checking a Dog's health
- Initial Assessment 3:39
- Checking Your Dog's Health and Finding Out What Is Normal 6:18
- Gum Colour 1:22
- and more...
Section 6
Pet Accidents and First Aid
- Classifications of an Emergency 2:06
- Pet Recovery Position 2:38
- What to do if your cat has an accident 2:21
Section 7
CPR
- The RECOVER Pet CPR Guidelines 1:07
- Dog CPR Introduction 3:53
- Recognising Cardiac Arrest in Pets 1:50
- and more...
Section 8
Choking
- Choking Overview 2:00
- Choking 3:51
- Choking - How common is it at the vets? 1:53
Section 9
Bleeding Control
- Types of Bleeding 2:03
- Dressings, Bandages and Controlling Bleeding 4:28
- Woundclot veterinary haemostatic gauze 2:06
- and more...
Section 10
Different Conditions you may see
- Breathing and Respiratory Problems 3:09
- Loss of Appetite 1:48
- Sneezing 1:27
- and more...
Section 11
Injuries
- Suspected fractures 2:54
- Dog Fractures Treatment 3:06
- Types of fractures on animals 2:19
- and more...
Section 12
Illness
- Dogs and Illnesses 2:54
- Bloat and Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) 4:33
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke 2:02
- and more...
Section 13
Parasites that affect pets
- Fleas 3:09
- Ticks and Lyme Disease 4:22
- Insect Stings 2:03
- and more...
Section 14
Cats
- Restraining a Cat 3:15
- Cats and Heights 2:31
- Cat Vaccinations 3:21
- and more...
Section 15
Different types and sizes of animals
- The Older Dog 3:29
- Brachycephalic dogs 3:16
- Smaller Pets 3:43
- and more...
Section 16
Summary of Advanced Pet First Aid
- Fireworks and Thunderstorms 4:33
- Advanced pet first aid practical (optional) 0:40
- Course Summary 2:41
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Who needs Instructor training?
Most people take Instructor training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.
Some professionals that may need a Instructor course include:
- Pet owners
- Dog walkers
- Kennels
- Pet stores
- Vet nurses
- Vet students
- Instructors
- Groomers
More about this course
Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) provides in-depth knowledge of the injuries and medical conditions that can affect both dogs and cats. This comprehensive course is designed for pet owners and pet professionals who want to develop the confidence and competence to recognise early signs of illness or injury and deliver appropriate first aid care promptly and effectively.
The course explores animal anatomy and physiology, helping learners understand how the body works and how this relates to common emergencies. It also covers a wide range of first aid treatments and management techniques for different situations. While many first aid principles apply to both species, the course includes a dedicated section focused specifically on cats, recognising their unique anatomy, behaviour, and care requirements.
This qualification is a ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualification (VTQ) and is ideal for pet professionals such as groomers, walkers, sitters, trainers, and veterinary support staff, as well as knowledgeable and responsible pet owners seeking advanced training.
The course can be completed in two flexible ways:
Online course – Complete approximately 6 hours of online learning through engaging video content. This option does not include a practical assessment. However, learners are strongly encouraged to complete a practical module locally with one of our approved instructors to reinforce skills and confidence. A practical module can be added at any time; for more information, please contact us or your local instructor.
Blended course – Combine the online learning module (approximately 6 hours) with a face-to-face practical module (approximately 6 hours) delivered locally by an approved instructor. The practical session allows learners to practise essential hands-on skills and scenarios, leading to the full qualification certificate upon successful completion.
This course comes with 7.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 6 hours and 54 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Student Manual (V8.5) - Pet First Aid
- 5 Step Process of Using WoundClot Hemostatic Gauze
- Animal Poisons Line Leaflet
- Animal Poisons Line Poster Image
- Animal Poisons Line sticker image
- CPR hand placement and CPR on dogs leaflet - 2025
- Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - link to the NHS website
- Dog CPR Flowchart
- Dog CPR guide leaflet
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally - our course finder
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Government Advice - Best Practice Hand Rub
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- Link to Pure Bengals, the kittens in the cat care videos
- Pet Anatomy Book by ProTrainings - Version 9.0
- Pet CPR Flow Chart
- Pet Emergency Contact Sheet and Care
- Pet First Aid Trained logo that you can add to your websites, social media and leaflets - Jpeg file
- Pet first aid CPR flowchart
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Dog Bodily Statistics - Handout
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Handout - Normal Temperatures Pulse Rates and Respiration Rates for Pets
- ProTrainings Pet Vital Signs Handout
- STAT Tourniquet leaflet - for humans and pets
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs and Cats - Fact Sheet
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding
- Woundclot leaflet with price list - 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
Is the Security Dog First Aid course endorsed by NASDU?
Yes, the ProTrainings Security Dog First Aid course is endorsed by NASDU and is available as a 100% online, blended or classroom course nationwide through our network of approved and monitored instructors. For details of the course locally please call 01206 805359.
What range of pet courses are available?
There are different pet first aid courses from a comprehensive pet first aid course or a canine version to an advanced course for those who would like more information on pet first aid. There is a pet professionals course and specialist courses for security dog owners and one for the emergency services. Dog and cat care courses complete the range.
What is Pet First Aid?
Pet first aid is the immediate treatment of sick of injured pets before urgent assistance of a vet. The courses cover what to do in an emergency as well as how to prevent common accidents and depending on the course, details of different medical conditions and injuries.
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