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Pet Business Course
The Pet Professional CPD course
Curriculum
21 Sections
106 Lessons
Lifetime
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Welcome
3
1.1
Thank you
1.2
Disclaimer
1.3
Copyright
Contents
1
2.1
Contents
Animal Welfare and Recognising Poor Welfare
9
3.1
Introduction to animal welfare
3.2
The 5 Freedoms
3.3
Concepts of sentience and quality of life
3.4
Animal Welfare Act 2006
3.5
Animal Activities Licensing
3.6
Dangerous Dogs Act
3.7
Zoo Licensing Act
3.8
Codes of practice
3.9
Role of organisations
Recognise Indicators of Good and Poor Welfare
5
4.1
Behavioural Indicators: Positive Welfare
4.2
Behavioural Indicators: Poor Welfare Behaviours
4.3
Physical Indicators: Signs of Good Welfare
4.4
Physical Indicators: Signs of Poor Welfare
4.5
Environmental Indicators:
Animal Welfare Assessments
6
5.1
Observation techniques
5.2
Welfare scoring systems
5.3
Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
5.4
Behavioural assessment
5.5
Record keeping
5.6
Monitoring and review procedures
Safe Animal Handling and Restraint
6
6.1
Reasons for handling:
6.2
Animal welfare considerations
6.3
Minimising stress and fear
6.4
Human safety responsibilities
6.5
Legal and ethical considerations
6.6
Duty of care
Understand Animal Behaviour Relevant to Handling
3
7.1
Calm Behaviour
7.2
Stress and Fear Indicators
7.3
Species-Specific Behaviour
Safely Handle and Restrain Animals
8
8.1
Dogs
8.2
Cats
8.3
Rabbits
8.4
Rodents:
8.5
Horses:
8.6
Birds
8.7
Reptiles:
8.8
Handling Equipment
Application of Health, Safety, and Biosecurity Procedures
7
9.1
Health and Safety at Work Act
9.2
COSHH awareness
9.3
Zoonoses
9.4
Biosecurity procedures
9.5
Cleaning and disinfection
9.6
Bite and scratch protocols
9.7
Emergency procedures and reporting
Transport and Move Animals Safely
7
10.1
Transport crates and carriers
10.2
Vehicle safety
10.3
Ventilation and temperature control
10.4
Loading and unloading procedures
10.5
Journey planning
10.6
Welfare in transit
10.7
Legal transport requirements
Animal Behaviour and Communication
8
11.1
Definition of ethology
11.2
Nature vs nurture
11.3
Behavioural adaptation
11.4
Survival behaviours
11.5
Motivation and drives
11.6
Stimulus and response
11.7
Instinctive behaviour
11.8
Types of Behaviour
Understand Learning and Behavioural Development
2
12.1
Learning Theories
12.2
Behavioural Development
Understand Animal Communication and Social Behaviour
2
13.1
Communication Methods
13.2
Social Behaviour
Recognise Abnormal Behaviour and Behavioural Problems
3
14.1
Abnormal Behaviours
14.2
Causes of Behavioural Problems
14.3
Management Strategies
Cleanliness, Hygiene, and Biosecurity in Animal Care
9
15.1
Understand the Importance of Hygiene and Cleanliness in Animal Care
15.2
Disease Transmission
15.3
Common Zoonotic Diseases
15.4
Biosecurity Measures
15.5
Cleaning Procedures
15.6
Cleaning Materials and Equipment
15.7
Waste Management
15.8
Record Keeping
15.9
Demonstrate Professional Hygiene Standards
Animal Feeding and Food Preparation
10
16.1
Nutrients and Their Functions
16.2
Nutritional Concepts
16.3
Species-Specific Nutrition
16.4
Feeding Methods
16.5
Factors Affecting Diet
16.6
Feeding Problems and Disorders
16.7
Food Preparation Procedures
16.8
Food Hygiene
16.9
Feeding Equipment
16.10
Record Keeping
Disease Prevention and Control in Animal Care
10
17.1
Types of Disease
17.2
Examples of Diseases
17.3
Understand Disease Transmission and Risk Factors
17.4
Risk Factors
17.5
Control Measures
17.6
Vaccination
17.7
Parasite Control
17.8
Signs of Disease
17.9
Outbreak Management
17.10
Record Keeping
Recognition of Sick or Injured Animals
3
18.1
Physical Signs of Injury or Illness
18.2
Pain Indicators
18.3
Summary
Summary
2
19.1
Summary
19.2
Course Notes
Assessment Quiz
1
20.1
Pet Professionals CPD quiz
13 Questions
Course Extras
2
21.1
Well Done on Completing your course
21.2
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