Pet First Aid

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Course Overview

The Diploma in Massage Therapist is a unique and safety-focused programme designed to strengthen your emergency response, first aid, and care-handling skills within therapeutic and care-based environments. This course emphasises first aid knowledge, injury management, CPR, and emergency procedures, ensuring you can act calmly, confidently, and professionally in critical situations. With a strong focus on practical safety awareness and wellbeing, the course prepares you to handle injuries, shock, breathing issues, and emergency care scenarios responsibly. Ideal for those working in wellness, care, or support-based roles, this diploma builds confidence beyond hands-on therapy skills.

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

Real-World Benefits

This course equips you with life-saving first aid and emergency response skills that are highly valuable in wellness centres, therapy clinics, care environments, and personal practice. You’ll gain the confidence to respond effectively in emergencies, protect client wellbeing, and enhance your professional credibility by demonstrating responsibility, preparedness, and care-focused expertise.

Description

The Diploma in Massage Therapist provides in-depth training in first aid and emergency care fundamentals relevant to therapy and care settings. You’ll begin with the basics of first aid, learning how to respond to fractures, injuries, burns, stings, bites, and choking incidents. The course covers breathing problems, CPR, shock management, and handling medical emergencies such as poisoning, dehydration, vomiting, and sunburn. You’ll also learn how to manage difficult situations calmly, perform regular health checks, and apply safe handling techniques. The programme builds strong safety awareness and emergency readiness, essential for professional practice.

Learning Outcomes of this course:

Understand first aid principles and emergency response procedures
Handle fractures, wounds, burns, stings, and injuries safely
Respond to breathing problems, choking, and drowning incidents
Perform CPR and manage shock effectively
Identify and manage poisoning, dehydration, and medical emergencies
Carry out regular health checks and safe handling practices
Build confidence in critical decision-making during emergencies

Why Choose Thames College?

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Career Path

Upon completing the Pet First Aid Course, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:

Massage Therapist (with First Aid Expertise) – £20,000 to £35,000 per year
Wellness or Spa Therapist – £18,000 to £30,000 per year
Care Support Worker – £18,000 to £25,000 per year
Private Practice Therapist – £25,000 to £45,000+ per year
Therapy Assistant / Health Support Staff – £20,000 to £28,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Basics of First Aid
	Basics of First Aid	00:18:00
Module 02: Handling Fracture and Injuries
	Handling Fracture and Injuries	00:27:00
Module 03: Stings, Bites and Burns
	Stings, Bites and Burns	00:23:00
Module 04: Impalement Injuries, Drowning and Choking
	Impalement Injuries, Drowning and Choking	00:30:00
Module 05: Pet First Aid for Fainting, Fever and Dehydration
	Pet First Aid for Fainting, Fever and Dehydration	00:26:00
Module 06: First Aid for Breathing Problems
	First Aid for Breathing Problems	00:13:00
Module 07: Diarrhoea and Vomiting
	Diarrhoea and Vomiting	00:15:00
Module 08: Treatment for Difficult Labour and Poisoning
	Treatment for Difficult Labour and Poisoning	00:22:00
Module 09: Straining, Sunburn and Wounds
	Straining, Sunburn and Wounds	00:21:00
Module 10: Shock and Regular Check-Ups
	Shock and Regular Check-Ups	00:23:00
Module 11: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	00:13:00
Module 12: Tips for Handling Pets
	Tips for Handling Pets	00:13:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Pet First Aid	2 weeks, 3 days