RSPCA Short Courses
Bookings Now Open Developed and delivered by our qualified professionals, RSPCA Victoria offers a range of engaging, practical, and informative courses to help you expand your knowledge of animal care and welfare. Places are strictly limited – secure yours today.
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Pet First Aid
Saturday 8th August & Saturday 24th October
(9.30am - 1.00pm)
$129.00
Participants must be aged 16 and above to attend this course.
Our brand new blended delivery Pet First Aid short course is designed to maximise the potential for knowledge and skill development by flipping the classroom!
By the end of this short course, you will be able to:
- understand what first aid is
- understand how to use the acronym DRSABC
- recognise and assess emergency situations
- keep yourself safe and handling animals safely
- where to seek the appropriate assistance
- know and apply appropriate First Aid actions
- know how to assess the physical condition and vital signs of animals
- develop the skills to apply bandages, and give CPR, and other useful skills
Reactive To Responsive
Saturday 24th August
(9.00am - 12.00pm)
$79.00
This comprehensive seminar presented by Jari Castle will show you the proven fear-free methods to get your dog on track to being less reactive to the things around them, and more responsive to you.
By the end of this short course, you will be able to:
- Why dogs become reactive and how to train them depending on the cause
- How a dog's learning, environment, genetics and personality intertwine to drive their current behaviour
Strategies for managing and training your reactive dog
- Advice on how harnesses, leads and other equipment can help or hinder your training
- Tips on caring for yourself so you can care for your reactive dog
Animal Career Discovery Day
Thursday 10th September
(9.30am - 2.30pm)
$79.00
Participants must be in Secondary School.
Gain insight from current industry specialists and unlock pathways to a fulfilling career with animals.
What you will learn
- Meet, listen to and talk with our experienced Education staff and industry experts.
- Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our RSPCA Burwood East facility.
- Participate in interactive activities including meeting a range of friendly animals.