The Advanced Pet CPR Certification Program is designed for veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff, especially those in general practices. This RACE-approved program offers in-depth training in advanced emergency procedures, enhancing skills, confidence, and readiness to manage urgent situations effectively. It fulfills continuing education requirements and demonstrates a commitment to high standards of care, benefiting both individual career growth and overall clinic performance.
Veterinary facilities are increasingly adopting this certification to validate staff training and meet accreditation standards. By incorporating this program into staff development, clinics improve patient care and strengthen their operational excellence. Whether you’re a technician seeking advanced skills or a clinic manager aiming to enhance team readiness, this program elevates the standard of veterinary care.
Course Highlights:
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Techniques: Gain in-depth knowledge of CPR protocols for dogs and cats, with a focus on advanced methods suitable for veterinary professionals. This course covers high-quality chest compressions, advanced airway management, and effective resuscitation techniques, providing the skills needed to respond confidently to cardiac emergencies in a clinical setting. Our program is based on the most current guidelines as endorsed by the veterinary industry.*
- Advanced Airway and Breathing Management: Understand how to perform advanced airway management techniques, such as intubation and oxygen administration, to support respiratory function in emergency situations.
- Intravenous Access and Fluid Therapy: The class provides a basic overview of the skills needed to establish intravenous access and administer fluid therapy to patients in critical condition.
- Triage and Patient Assessment for Veterinary Professionals: Develop the ability to rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions. This module teaches the principles of veterinary triage and the use of assessment tools to determine the most appropriate course of action during high-pressure situations.
Benefits for Veterinary Professionals:
This advanced certification course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of veterinary technicians, assistants, and support personnel. By completing the program, you’ll be equipped to handle urgent and complex medical situations, making you a more valuable asset to your veterinary team. The training not only meets continuing education requirements but also helps elevate the standard of care provided at your facility.
Registration Includes: An official certificate, 3 RACE approved CEU, a 2 year subscription to our online Animal Emergency Resource Center, an E-book (View Only/Cannot be Printed) or purchase a printed copy of the reference guide for $24.95. Businesses, organizations and groups may request a professional, frameable certificate and window decal, to hang in their place of business to promote that their staff/members are certified.
This program is designed for veterinary professionals specifically such as Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, and support personnel that work in veterinary facilities particularly general practices. This class is RACE approved for Veterinary Technicians only.
Disclaimer: Licensed Veterinarians will find that the material covered in this program is too basic for their needs as the course is geared towards vet techs and support staff.
Our certification classes are becoming the choice for veterinary hospitals and clinics to validate their staff training for accreditation. Instructors are credentialed veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians who have extensive experience in emergency and critical care.
Our program is based on the most current method of animal CPR which was developed by emergency veterinarians. This class is designed to teach veterinary professionals about emergency triage, ICU and basic and advanced CPR.
*Although we teach the most current method of animal CPR developed by veterinarians, we are in no way affiliated with the RECOVER Initiative, its RECOVER training program nor any of their affiliate organizations.
First aid supplies such as pet first aid kits, respiration barrier masks, etc are available to purchase with your registration. Visit our online store for a list of items. Registrations received after the preregistration period (3 business days immediately prior to a class) or walk in registrations are subject to a $5 late fee.
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“This program 20-743113 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 3.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (3.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical using the delivery method of live seminar/lecture. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.”
This class is RACE approved for veterinary technicians only. We award a certificate with 3 Professional CEUs to licensed veterinarians. (click here to read our continuing education policy for veterinary professionals)