| Course Topics
Topics covered at the first-aid course are:
- Basic animal assessment:
- Normal parameters for the dog, differentiating from the abnormal
- First aid kit preparation and trauma logistics
- Recognition and emergency treatment of the following conditions:
- Burns, heat stroke, hypothermia, dehydration
- Upper airway obstruction and smoke inhalation
- Head trauma/ocular emergencies
- Poisoning from commonly encountered agents
- Orthopedic emergencies - fractures, luxations
- Gunshots, stabbings, penetrating foreign bodies, major lacerations
- Other medical/surgical problems:
- Arthritis management, strains, sprains, and ligament tears
- Vomiting/diarrhea
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