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PIAA Pet First Aid Workshop – Adelaide

Thursday, 21 July, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

PIAA is excited to be offering Pet First Aid Workshops across the country. If you are involved in the pet industry or even a dedicated pet owner, then this course is a must do.

Our Pet First Aid workshops are designed for a caring Pet Owner, Walkers & Pet Minders, Pet Boarders, Pet Groomers and anyone who is simply interested in learning about Pet Health & Pet Care.

This workshop will be presented by Dr Michael Kidd. Michael is a fully qualified Veterinarian and proud owner of Hurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital in Sydney. On days off he is usually involved in the teaching and workplace assessment of student veterinary nurses in the Sydney metropolitan area. Michael has years of presentation experience, speaking at many conferences and roadshows for the Australian Veterinary Association!

This workshop will run from 9:30am - 1:30pm and will include both practical and theory components.

Topics to be covered throughout the day include:

  • Control of bleeding
  • Maintaining airways
  • Performing CPR
  • Recognising vital signs - RR, HR, MM, CRT, etc
  • Signs of shock
  • Handling distressed animals
  • Fight wounds
  • Accidental ingestation of drugs, alcohol, etc
 

  • Heat stress
  • Various chemical poisonings
  • Tick poisonings
  • Snake bites
  • Cane toad poisoning (QLD only)
  • Trauma/ Hit by a car
  • Hypothermia
  • Various “do’s” & “don’ts”

 

Details

Date:
Thursday, 21 July, 2016
Time:
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Event Tags:
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Website:
piaa.net.au

Organiser

Pet Industry Association
Phone:
02 9659 5811
Email:
events@piaa.net.au
Website:
http://piaa.net.au/

Venue

Eastwood Community Centre
95 Glen Osmond Rd. Eastwood
Adelaide, SA Australia
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