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Mon - Sat: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Sun: Closed

BVAC Rescue Response Course Categories:

Comprehensive training in emergency medical care, disaster response, and community safety.

In-Person Pet First Aid and Disaster Response

Our Pet First Aid and Disaster Response course is designed to provide pet owners and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to common medical emergencies and injuries in pets. Just like humans, pets can face accidents, illnesses, and injuries that require immediate attention, and this course equips participants with the ability to provide prompt and effective first aid for their beloved animals.

Free First Aid Kit with Every In-Person Registration!
Please note: Virtual (Zoom) attendees do not qualify for this offer)

THIS COURSE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR VETERINARY CARE.

4-Hour Pet First Aid Course Overview

This course provides essential skills and knowledge to help pets in emergencies.

Introduction – Define pet first aid, emergency preparedness, and course objectives. (No skills test)
Preventing Emergencies – Learn common mistakes, behavior training, and early warning signs. (No skills test)
Personal Safety & Animal Handling – Understand body language, restraint, and safe transport techniques. (Skills test included)
Vital Signs – Identify normal vital signs, pulse points, and capillary refill time. (Skills test included)
Responding to Emergencies – Learn emergency response, common pet emergencies, shock care, bleeding control, CPR, and choking intervention. (Skills test included)
Travel & Outdoor Safety – Plan pet-friendly trips, proper ID use, and safety tips for travel and outdoor adventures. (No skills test)
Disaster Action Plans – Prepare for disasters, understand local risks, and create a pet emergency kit. (No skills test)

Final Exam: 20-question test; 80% required to pass.

** Workbook not included in price but can be purchased online at:

Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Guide FIRST EDITION

The cost of the book for the class is $28.99.

Or at the time of course.

THIS COURSE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR VETERINARY CARE.

Event Information

Event Date	07-26-2025 10:00 am
Event End Date	07-26-2025 2:00 pm
Cut Off Date	07-22-2025
Capacity	16
Individual Price	Sold Out
Location	BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

Venue Information - BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
214-29 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361

Located on the Second Floor, No Elevator.

Located in the center of Bayside Queens

1 block east from Bell Blvd on 42nd Ave (Cross streets - Bell Blvd & 214 Place.

Near the LIRR (Bayside Station), Q13, Q31, N20 (Two blocks north of Northern BLVD).

Street Parking - Meter Parking on 42nd Ave

Meter Parking - 25 cents per 15 minutes - 2-hour limit. (Free Parking on Sundays)
Bayside Municipal Parking Field (41st Avenue & 214th Place, Bayside NY 11361)
Free Street Parking - One Block Past of Bell Blvd East & West.
No Parking In The Lot Next To Our Building, You Will Be Towed or Locked In.

If you leave a deposit, the full course price will appear initially as you’re directed to the payment portal.

Once you reach the portal, only the deposit amount will be charged — not the full price.

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

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Agendas

4 Hours	Pet First Aid Course Overview This course is designed to educate pet owners and animal caregivers on how to provide immediate and effective first aid to pets in emergencies. Participants will learn preventive measures, safety techniques, and life-saving skills, culminating in a final written exam to assess their knowledge. Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson Objectives: Define "pet first aid." Discuss how to prepare in advance for an emergency. Explain the overall course objectives. Approximate Time: 20 minutes Skills: No Lesson 2: Preventing Emergencies Lesson Objectives: Know the common mistakes to avoid. Understand the importance of behavior training. Recognize early indicator signs and symptoms. Approximate Time: 5 minutes Skills: No Lesson 3: Personal Safety, Restraining, Carrying, and Transporting Animals Lesson Objectives: Discuss animal body language. Muzzle and restrain an animal. Safely approach, move, and/or transport an animal. Approximate Time: 30 minutes Skill Practice Session: Participants will break into small groups and use manikins to practice: Muzzling techniques. Restraint and carrying techniques. Evaluate participant performance and provide remediation if needed. Lesson 4: Vital Signs Lesson Objectives: Discuss the range of normal vital signs. Locate the pulse points. Check capillary refill time. Approximate Time: 15 minutes Skills: No Lesson 5: Responding to Emergencies Lesson Objectives: Describe the steps to safely respond in an emergency. Discuss common pet emergencies. Recognize and care for symptoms of shock. Describe and demonstrate how to control external bleeding. Describe and demonstrate how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Describe and demonstrate how to care for a choking pet. Approximate Time: 60 minutes Skill Practice Session: Participants will break into small groups and use manikins to practice: CPR. The Heimlich maneuver. Back blows. Evaluate participant performance and provide remediation if needed. Lesson 6: Travel and Outdoor Adventures Lesson Objectives: Describe the steps to planning an itinerary that includes pets. Explain the importance of proper identification. Discuss special considerations for road trips, airline travel, and outdoor excursions. Approximate Time: 25 minutes Skills: No Lesson 7: Disaster Action Plans Lesson Objectives: Discuss how to prepare in advance for a disaster. Explain local natural and human-caused risks. List items to include in a disaster kit. Approximate Time: 45 minutes Skills: No Final Written Exam Participants will complete the final written exam. Consists of 20 questions. Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. Conclusion Review key concepts from the course. Address participant questions and concerns.