Monday, June 25, 2018

Suggestions For Finding Resources For A Pet CPR And First Aid Certification

By Laura Meyer


Just as humans need emergency care from time to time, so do pets. Pet CPR and first aid certification requires demonstration that the person knows what the pet will need, which is often associated with a course offered. The certificate is given at the end of a class for making a passing score.

Wound care is another thing that will be covered. How to treat a wound correctly will be covered, as well as how to keep the pet from making the situation worse. The subjects then covered will be subjects needed to earn a certification. These subjects include how to keep oneself and the animal safe, since sick or injured animals are apt to lash out at the caretaker. Ways to approach to avoid injury and keep the pet safe as well will be covered.

It is also important to understand what normal vital signs are, and how far they can safely vary. Emergency first aid will also be covered, which is very important. How an emergency is handled in the early stages can make a huge difference in the outcome, often meaning the difference in whether the animal lives or not.

Wound care for animals is another topic that will be taught. Things like how to treat the wound and how to keep the animal from making matters worse will be covered. Also, suggestions about how to prevent injuries will be included. Ideas for pet-proofing the home, and well as poison prevention and poison control in the event a poisoning does occur. Pet owners will need to be taught how to avoid these things.

Since this field is so new, there are no regulations to guide it. This lets many who are out to cheat or are just uninformed try to take advantage. People who have no idea what is needed often offer instruction. They claim to offer a certificate, but it is only a piece of paper showing they attended all the classes. There is nothing relevant to their skills. Prices can vary greatly, not necessarily in relation to the quality of what is offered.

Before signing up for any class, be sure it is taught by a qualified teacher. That teacher should be a veterinarian or a veterinary assistant. They are the only ones who will be knowledgeable enough to teach the proper technique. It is much different than that for humans. For example, chest compression should be thirty to two breaths. There is a certain way to do the compression and a special way to get the breath into the pet.

It is important, too, to check the qualifications for the teacher. Some know how to do something, but have no clue about how to teach it. The Red Cross for a time taught CPR classes for pets. They discontinued this, leaving many qualified teachers. Many of these teachers have gone on to teach in other situations. They are an excellent source when looking for a good teacher with skills and knowledge.

Look for a class taught by a professional, such as one who teaches in a technical college dealing with veterinary topics. Make sure they teach the proper skills and provide a certificate that attests to the skill learned. A certificate is given that can be stored in the wallet, showing they have the skills and are prepared for saving an animal.




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