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Essential Canine First Aid

Course Overview

Learn essential dog first aid and CPR skills in this beginner-friendly short course for pet owners and animal lovers. This practical workshop introduces adults to emergency response techniques that can help support a dog’s wellbeing before professional veterinary care is available.

Whether you want to feel more confident caring for your own dog or build practical pet care knowledge, this course provides supportive hands-on learning in a relaxed adult learning environment.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

Participants will learn basic dog first aid and CPR techniques, including how to respond to common emergencies, recognise signs of distress and support a dog’s wellbeing until veterinary assistance is available.

By the end of this workshop you will have learnt about:

  • Safety in canine first aid
  • Cardio pulmonary resuscitation including vital signs and body check
  • Wounds and bleeding management
  • Choking
  • Poisoning
  • Insect bites and stings
  • Fractures and other injuries
  • Other issues

Course outcome

By the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of basic canine first aid and emergency response techniques. Students will feel more confident recognising signs of distress, responding to common dog emergencies and supporting a dog’s wellbeing until professional veterinary care is available.

Participants will also gain practical knowledge that can help improve everyday pet care awareness and preparedness.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

This Sydney short course is designed for adults looking to develop practical dog care and emergency response skills in supportive community learning environments.

This course is suitable for dog owners, new pet parents, animal lovers, pet sitters, adults interested in animal care and beginners wanting practical pet first aid knowledge.

No previous experience is required.

Students should either have a dog or have owned a dog prior with an interest in learning more about dogs in general.

What you need to provide

  • All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
  • Notepad and pen

Coming soon

Classes for this term have finished. New classes are coming soon.

Please call 1300 845 888 and our team will help you with enrolment.

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.