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[NP-HSP-F] Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets

Offered by School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Non-Certifiable Courses

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Area of interest
Beauty, Lifestyle & Wellness, Business

About Course

Course Objectives

You will gain the knowledge and skills to provide natural solutions to improve and sustain the health and welfare of your pets.

Course Description

  • apply home remedies for skin diseases in dogs and cats
  • apply home remedies and over-the-counter products for treatment and prevention of external parasites (ticks, fleas, mites) in dogs and cats
  • deal with home grooming accidents in dogs and cats
  • respond to toxin ingestion by a pet dog or cat
  • administer home remedies for constipation in dogs and cats
  • administer appropriate home remedies for vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats
  • administer home remedies for musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis and sprains in dogs and cats
  • administer remedies for bad breath in dogs and cats
  • understand and administer the different types of supplements available for different ailments in dogs and cats
  • understand and administer remedies for anxiety disorders such as phobias, separation anxiety and stress in dogs and cats
  • differentiate between situations where home remedies are appropriate and where professional veterinary treatment is needed

Target Audience

Pet owners

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2019507755

Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets
Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets (NP-HSP-F)
As a pet parent, you no doubt want your furkid to be comfortable, happy and healthy. This course will equip pet owners with the skills and knowledge to provide suitable home remedies for common minor ailments for pet dogs and cats.

It also educates pet owners to determine when home remedies are appropriate and when it is necessary to seek professional veterinary treatment.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets Total course fee
Full Course fee $250.70 $250.70
National Silver Academy (NSA) Funding $135.70 $135.70
National Silver Academy (NSA) Funding $135.70 $135.70

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Course 
Schedule

Duration: 1 day
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.