Course Description: This course provides essential knowledge and skills for maintaining health and safety when working with pets in various settings, including homes, veterinary clinics, shelters, and grooming salons. It’s designed for pet owners, veterinary staff, pet sitters, groomers, and anyone involved in animal care.
Through practical strategies and expert advice, participants will learn how to reduce risks, improve hygiene, and maintain the overall health and safety of themselves and the pets they work with.
Course Objectives:
- To educate participants on essential health and safety protocols when working with pets.
- To raise awareness of potential hazards, including bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases, and environmental risks.
- To teach safe handling and restraint techniques for pets to prevent injury.
Target Audience:
- Pet owners and caregivers.
- Veterinary professionals and assistants.
- Pet groomers, sitters, and walkers.
- Animal shelter and rescue workers.
- Anyone involved in handling or caring for pets.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand health and safety risks involved in working with pets.
- Learn how to safely handle and restrain pets in a variety of situations.
