Pass each section of the written exam with a score of 80 percent or better. The course will be given by a certified red cross instructor, lynne bettinger, through her company, sundown ridge, ltd, an authorized provider of american red cross pet first. Injured animals often become defensive and may become. It has become a job requirement for many people in the domestic animal care industries. Many pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers, trainers, boarding facilities now require employees to have a red cross dogcat first aid certification and now the american. To register for a red cross pet first aid class, please call 18775195967. For more than 100 years, the american red cross has been training people to perform first aid skills so they could save the lives of others.
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First aid, cpr and aed standard irish edition 2e, ray carney, aug 15, 2011, automated external defibrillation, 8 pages. Jul 27, 2011 pet first aid classes at the louisville area chapter will be offered once a month through december 2011. Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course. Pet emergency what to do when care handbook emergencies happen. The american red cross lifeguarding first aid cpraed certiication is valid for 2 years. Barton led one of the groups first major relief efforts, a response to the. Make the red cross continue offering pet dogcat first. Cpr and first aid certification at the red cross daily dose. Buy standard first aid by american red cross online at alibris.
Questions taken from all three tests not proofread up to user to verify test questions, answers, and spelling are. The app offers information for both cats and dogs along with tons of first aid. You love your pets, and want to give them the best life possible. This instructors manual is part of the american red cross first aidcpraed program. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In this course, you will learn the basics of providing first aid care for your cat or dog, and will learn how to best give care for common emergency situations. All materials created by our licensed healthcare providers. I got this book because i took the class at the american red cross and lost my copy but there is a better book that is wonderfully more detailed. The course will be given by a certified red cross instructor, lynne bettinger, through her company, sundown ridge, ltd, an authorized provider of american red cross pet first aid classes. Did you know the american red cross has a pet first aid app to help you take care of your four legged loved ones. American red cross first aid responding to emergencies, american red cross, 1996, medical, 504 pages.
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You cannot pass it with just a written test you must also pass the handson skills. It is hard to remember all first aid responses to every situation unless you have a broad lifesaving experience, so having a first aid book in your workplace or office is a handy reference. American red cross announces new cat and dog first aid. The fastest path to certification and recertification.
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