Presented by Creekside Critter Care Class Schedule for 2010 Creekside Critter Care Pet Tech© First Aid classes are perfect for anyone who is concerned about their pets' safety, from pet owners to groomers, pet rescue organizations, and other pet industry professionals. Our hands-on training includes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on skill practice. The class includes a reference handbook and upon successful completion, each participant will receive a certificate showing they have participated in the program. Already taken a pet first aid course, but it's been awhile? Ask us about recertification! Some of the skills you'll learn include: Primary Assessment Restraining and Muzzling Rescue Breathing Canine and Feline CPR Bleeding and Shock Management Choking Management How to Prepare your own Pet Emergency Kit Much more!   Muzzle Restraint Rescue Breathing Bleeding Management Choking Management For added convenience, we offer this training at a location of YOUR choosing! You can take any of the courses in the privacy of your own home or office. You will have the opportunity to invite others who may be interested as well. Ask us about hosting a Pet Tech© class to raise money for your favorite rescue or other charity! Please Note: Creekside Critter Care does not cover the costs involved in renting specific locations to conduct training. COURSE DESCRIPTION Pet Saver Course™ 8 hours (can be broken down into weekly segments) $115 per person The PetSaver™ course is designed to give cat and dog owners, pet professionals, and anyone who loves pets the necessary skills to provide emergency care to their pets. Emphasis is on preventing illness and injury, but also on giving triage care so that the pet can be stabilized and transported to an emergency veterinarian. This course also includes the following: First Aid & Care For Your Pets™, Dental Care for Your Pets™, and Caring For Your Senior Pet-izen.™ First Aid & Care For Your Pets™ 3.5 hours $60 per person SIGN UP TODAY ! The best thing you can do during an emergency is to stay calm, and learning emergency skills ahead of time may very well enable you to do just that. This course will teach you a variety of skills that can be used to stabilize a pet during an emergency. It will enable you to react with the skill and confidence to to help give your pet the best chance of survival, rather than reacting in panic mode. Some of the emergency procedures you will learn include restraining and muzzling, rescue breathing, CPR, choking management, fractures, bleeding protocols, heatstroke, burns, frostbite, poisoning, shock management. You'll also learn the Snout-To-Tail Wellness Assessment. This is a systematic and deliberate method for evaluating and determining what's normal for your pet. If done often enough, this simple procedure can help spot irregularities in their early stages. Dental Care For Pets™ 1.5 hours $25 per person "Doggie" or "Kitty" breath is not normal and may be a sign of poor oral hygiene that should be addressed promptly. This course will teach you good dental hygiene for your pets including how to brush your pets' teeth, stages and treatment of periodontal disease, and signs and symptoms of dental health problems.   Caring For Your Senior Pet-izen™ 1.5 hours $25 per person Part of being a caring, conscientious, responsible, and loving pet owner includes helping your pet through the golden years. In this class, you'll learn when your cat or dog is considered a senior, signs to look for that indicate possible problems, and ways you can help keep your pet healthy and comfortable as he or she ages. Back to Creekside Critter Care Home page