Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class Nashville, IN

Hosted by Brown County K9 and held at Brown County Library
Course Registration Fee: $74.95
Your registration includes:
Official Certification Certificate (valid for 2 years)
Two-Year Subscription to our online Animal Emergency Resource Center
Choice of Class Manual:
88-page full-color E-Book (view-only, not printable)
Printed copy available for an additional $24.95
Business/Group Benefits: Organizations may request a professional, frameable certificate and window decal to display, showing their staff is certified.
Program Overview
Our program follows the current industry-standard methods of animal CPR, ensuring participants receive evidence-based, up-to-date instruction. This course is designed to teach participants how to provide immediate, effective CPR and first aid to dogs and cats until veterinary care can be obtained.
This class certifies participants in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid (PetCPR+ Certification, valid for 2 years).
We strongly encourage attendees to bring a stuffed animal to class for hands-on practice (optional but recommended).
Skills & Topics Covered
Participants will learn how to:
Apply safety techniques when working with sick or injured animals.
Perform emergency triage and assess whether an animal is experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Safely restrain and transport sick or injured animals.
Provide first aid en route to veterinary care.
Take and interpret vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) and recognize normal vs. abnormal readings.
Assemble and use a pet first aid kit effectively during emergencies.
Manage and provide first aid for common medical emergencies such as severe wounds, poisoning, burns, choking, and more.
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on dogs and cats using the most current, standardized techniques.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved to award continuing education units (CEU) for the following organizations:
3.5 CEU – CCPDT (Dog Trainers)
3 CEU – IAABC
3 CEU – NADOI