MK Training
Emergency Animal First Aid Course
Develop the practical skills and confidence to recognise emergencies, provide first aid and support an animal until professional veterinary care is available.
16 video modules · learn at your own pace · assessed core learning · CPD certificate · lifetime access
16 video modules
Study anywhere, anytime
Practical skills
for real-life situations
16 video modules
Clear, guided lessons
Learn at your pace
Anytime, anywhere
CPD certified
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Multi-species
Dogs, cats, small pets & more
Prefer to learn in person?
MK Training also runs practical, hands-on Emergency Animal First Aid courses. A full course calendar and online booking system is coming next.
What you’ll learn
16 video modules covering essential first aid topics
Practical, sequential learning covering assessment, vital signs, CPR, temperature emergencies, poisons, wounds, bleeding, seizures, choking, drowning, bloat and professional practice.
The MK Training book
Coming soon on Amazon Kindle
A practical animal first aid reference designed to complement your learning, with clear guidance and visual reminders you can revisit whenever you need them.
Website launch offer planned
We’re planning a 10% website voucher when the Kindle edition goes live.
Coming soonWorkbook artwork shown for brand reference; the final Kindle edition may differ.
Test your animal first aid knowledge
Try three real sample questions from the course. A fresh mix is selected from the live module question bank.
Want to know the answer before you need it?
Learn the practical response, then test yourself throughout the course.
Watch a short introduction to the course from MK Training Online
How it works
Watch. Test. Progress. Certify.
Learn around your schedule without losing the structure of a professional course.
01
Watch
Short, fully narrated video lessons you can pause and replay.
02
Test
Complete the timed assessment after each assessed core module.
03
Progress
Pass at 80% or above and the next module unlocks automatically.
04
Certify
Finish the course and download your personalised CPD certificate.
Your progress is saved automatically. Leave the course and return exactly where you stopped.
Course curriculum
16 structured video modules
Fifteen assessed core modules plus a supplementary professional module. Work through them in sequence and build confidence step by step.
1What is First Aid
Video module
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What is First Aid
Video module
Understand the purpose and limits of emergency first aid, the legal framework, and when veterinary treatment is essential.
2Vital Signs
Video module
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Vital Signs
Video module
Learn how to check breathing, pulse, temperature, mucous membranes and other key signs of an animal’s condition.
3DR ABC
Video module
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DR ABC
Video module
Follow a calm, structured emergency assessment covering danger, response, airway, breathing and circulation.
4Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Video module
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Video module
Recognise when CPR may be needed and understand the core steps for responding safely in a life-threatening emergency.
5Hypothermia
Video module
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Hypothermia
Video module
Identify the signs of dangerously low body temperature and learn how to provide appropriate immediate support.
6Hyperthermia
Video module
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Hyperthermia
Video module
Recognise overheating and heatstroke, including safe cooling priorities and when urgent veterinary care is needed.
7Poisons
Video module
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Poisons
Video module
Spot common poisoning risks, gather the right information and take prompt, appropriate action.
8Insect Stings
Video module
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Insect Stings
Video module
Understand how stings and bites can affect animals, what warning signs to watch for and when to seek help.
9Bleeding & Fractures
Video module
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Bleeding & Fractures
Video module
Learn the priorities for controlling bleeding, protecting suspected fractures and moving an injured animal safely.
10Wounds
Video module
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Wounds
Video module
Assess common wounds, reduce further injury and prepare an animal for professional veterinary treatment.
11Burns & Scalds
Video module
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Burns & Scalds
Video module
Recognise burns and scalds, respond safely and understand the importance of rapid veterinary assessment.
12Electrocution
Video module
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Electrocution
Video module
Identify electrical injury risks, protect yourself first and respond to an animal affected by electric shock.
13Seizures
Video module
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Seizures
Video module
Recognise seizure activity, keep the animal safe during an episode and know what information to record.
14Choking & Drowning
Video module
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Choking & Drowning
Video module
Respond to airway emergencies and water-related incidents while prioritising safety, breathing and urgent care.
15Gastric Bloat
Video module
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Gastric Bloat
Video module
Recognise the warning signs of gastric bloat and understand why immediate veterinary action is critical.
16MK Training Supplementary for Pet Professionals
Video module
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MK Training Supplementary for Pet Professionals
Video module
Explore additional professional guidance designed to support confident, responsible practice in animal care settings.
Meet your trainers
Practical experience. Clear teaching. Real confidence.
The course is written and taught by experienced animal-care professionals who focus on the practical decisions people may need to make before veterinary care is available.
Michael Leonard
Director · Course Author
BA(Hons) DipRSA CertRP TAQA
Course author and instructor with extensive hands-on animal care and emergency training experience.
Kathryn Mlot
Director · Course Author
RVN CCertM MBVNA TAQA
Registered Veterinary Nurse, course author and instructor bringing clinical veterinary nursing knowledge and practical emergency-care experience.
Andrew Armitage
BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS · Clinical Director
The MK Training Emergency Animal First Aid course is veterinary endorsed, supporting its practical focus on safe first response while recognising that first aid does not replace veterinary treatment.
Practical knowledge · responsible first response · veterinary care remains essential
Start learning today
Be better prepared before an emergency happens.
One payment gives you lifetime access to the full online course, assessments, saved progress and your personalised CPD certificate.
Full online course
Secure payment · immediate course access after enrolment
Self-paced
CPD certified
Certificate
Need to know
Frequently asked questions
Is this animal first aid course CPD certified in the UK?+
Yes. Complete the course requirements and assessed modules successfully and you can download your personalised electronic CPD Certified Animal First Aid Certificate.
How do the module tests work?+
The 15 core modules include timed multiple-choice assessments. You need an 80% pass mark to progress and can retake an assessment if needed. Module 16 is supplementary professional learning and is video-only.
Is this suitable for pet owners as well as professionals?+
Yes. The course is designed for pet owners and animal-care professionals including dog walkers, pet sitters, groomers, kennel staff and others who want practical emergency animal first aid knowledge.
Does animal first aid replace veterinary care?+
No. The course teaches first response and supportive actions before professional veterinary care is available. Veterinary assessment and treatment remain essential whenever an animal is injured or unwell.