Pet First Aid: Dogs & Cats

Learn how to recognize and respond to common pet emergencies with our fully online, self-paced course. Gain the knowledge and confidence to care for dogs and cats and protect the ones you love.

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$40

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35 min

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Is This the Right Course for You?

Whether you’re a pet owner or care for animals professionally, this course teaches practical first aid skills that could make a real difference in an emergency.

This Pet First Aid Course is for:

First aid for cats and dogs
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Course Details

Pet First Aid Course Overview

Everything you need to know about the course, all in one place.

35 minutes

100% online

$40

Digital certificate on completion

Learn anytime, at your own pace

No previous experience needed

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kristine silva
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I had such a great experience getting my PALS certification through this local, women-owned business! 💕 I’m so proud to support a small business in my community, especially one owned and operated by women. The entire process was so easy, convenient, and quick, which made getting certified a breeze! I had an issue during ventilating my manikin so I called the customer service number that was so easy to find posted on the wall and Bernadette was really helpful. The issue was resolved in less than 2 mins. I truly appreciate how seamless the experience was and will definitely be coming back for my future recertifications. Highly recommend! 🩺✨
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Kelley JJ
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Area was clean, easy to access and the overall process was easy and clear. This is i believe the 3rd time I have been certified with RQI and I will continue to utilize them.
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Ian Bernardo
1 days ago
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The skills portion was independent and mainly through a device and mannikins. I preferred it this way since I felt a lot less pressure on my ability and helped me get better at the CPR portion
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KAMOGA FRANK
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I did both my BLS and ACLS with Safety Training Seminars . Their service is really great . The voice assisted manikin are a good technology and innovation that I think everyone should tryout because they keep you in check and guide you on proper BLS and ACLS protocols that make you grasp and pass the course easily . They also have branches everywhere which is more convenient for a wider service . Try them I promise you won't regret .
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Jennifer Lopez
1 days ago
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Has everything needed, easy smooth seminar very comfortable
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Lisa
1 days ago
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Every thing was ready in the room. The instructor was clear with instructions and helpful to those needing support with the skills!
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Erik Johansen
1 days ago
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Great and convenient way to recert for experienced providers. The online portion was a cool new adaptive style, and as I am experienced with ACLS and PALS from my employment, the adaptive module that shortened the lecture portions based on periodic testing was great. The skills testing site I was a little apprehensive about, not having an instructor present and only with feedback devices. But it was quite simple and straightforward! Call me old fashioned, but if you are new / inexperienced with BLS, ACLS, or PALS, an in person instructor is pretty beneficial, especially with the mega code / team dynamic aspect that you can have with an in person class. But I was surprised with the thoroughness of the online portion and definitely was pleased with the convenience aspect. UPDATE: This was my second time using this service and I still highly recommend it. My recerts were coming up soon, and I decided to rip off the bandaid and get them done. I signed up on Monday night, did the online modules Tuesday morning, and knocked out the skills portion Wednesday morning, got the e-cards via email as I walked out the door. I work in ED and critical care, so I’m always kind of wanting to rush through my ACLS/BLS/PALS courses. The adaptive learning portion is a big feature I enjoy. I can crank the proficiency level to expert, it validates my understanding with test questions, and I can move past lecture videos and slides that I demonstrated competency on. Huge time saver, but also will catch areas you might be rusty on. I feel like the lecture review stuff I did focus on was exactly what I needed to review, and wasn’t buried in a sea of information I already know. The online portion can take up to a few hours per module, IF you are going through all the material and not familiar with it enough to test out of it. But I was knocking each one out in under an hour! So if you’re bedside or in an environment where this is more review than active learning, this part will be much quicker than you’d think. The skills testing was easy, too. One thing I will say, I had to sign up for 3 different hour slots which was a pretty sizable portion of my day, but if you’re proficient with the skills, you definitely don’t need the full hour. I was able to access all of my skills testing (BLS/ACLS/PALS) and completed everything in the first hour. Couple of tips: remember your RQI login info or have it jotted down before getting there, and the door code too. It’s all provided on their emails, and the login info is the same you used to do the online modules, but makes it a little easier to get started.
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Ashley Villasenor
1 days ago
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I just did my ACLS training here and it was a very easy process :)
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Jeff wilson
2 days ago
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Classroom was very clean, and ready to go for training. The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. She took her time to make sure all questions were answered and that everyone felt confident with their abilities.
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Dawn Guzman
2 days ago
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Great experience clean and safe environment. Quick easy access to reference materials.
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What You'll Learn

Common Emergencies Covered

Choking

Recognise the signs and learn how to safely assist a choking dog or cat.

Bleeding & Wounds

Provide immediate care while preparing for veterinary treatment.

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Heatstroke

Learn the warning signs and how to cool your pet safely.

Poisoning

Understand what to do-and what not to do-if poisoning is suspected.

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Seizures

Keep your pet safe during a seizure and know when emergency care is required.

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CPR

Learn the basics of pet CPR and rescue breathing techniques.

Why It Matters

Why Pet First Aid Matters

Our pets are part of the family, and when an emergency happens, knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference. Whether it’s choking, poisoning, severe bleeding, heatstroke, a seizure or sudden collapse, acting quickly while seeking professional veterinary care can help improve your pet’s chances of recovery.

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FAQs

Pet First Aid FAQs

Absolutely. This course benefits both pet owners and professionals including veterinary assistants, dog walkers, pet sitters, groomers, kennel workers, and animal shelter staff who want to respond effectively during pet emergencies.

Yes, upon successful completion of the Pet First Aid and CPR course, you receive a certificate demonstrating your knowledge of emergency care techniques for cats and dogs.

This course specifically covers first aid and CPR techniques for cats and dogs, including vital sign assessment, emergency response, breathing and cardiac emergencies, wound care, bleeding control, fracture management, and seizure response.

Course completion certificates demonstrate your training achievement. While there’s no formal expiration, we recommend refreshing your knowledge regularly as techniques and recommendations evolve with veterinary science advancements.

No, this is a paid course. The Pet First Aid and CPR online course costs $40 and provides comprehensive training to help pet owners and animal care professionals learn essential, life-saving skills for cats and dogs.

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Book your Pet First Aid course today and learn the essential skills to help protect dogs, cats, and other pets when every second counts.