Course details
The Compassion Understood Pet Loss Support Training Program provides training and tools for veterinary professionals and practices
The course consists of three components. Each component deals with a specific part of the pet loss journey. It is possible to book individual components, but learners are strongly encouraged to take all three. The components are:
Component 1: Preparing for & Nearing End-of-Life
Component 2: The Pet’s Passing
Component 3: The Client Journey
You can now view our introductory videos to the course components
Course structure
Each component is split into 5 modules that contain articles with video, audio and other tools to assist with the learning journey. Multiple choice questions at the end of each module help to reinforce learning.
Individualized learning is encouraged through non-compulsory reflective exercises and participants are invited to keep a journal along the way. This way, they can embed their learning in a way that is very particular and relevant to them. The exercises include some where the learner is faced with common scenarios and is encouraged to think about what they would do if faced with those circumstances.
Our education and communication expert, Dr Jenny Moffett has overseen the learning approaches of the course to make them as robust as possible.
How long does it take?
Each module takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, with a component therefore expected to take about 2.5 hours in total. The modules are split in such a way to be bite-sized and participants can save their work as they go along. Individuals can work at their own pace, and the content will still be available after completion of each module to look back on or refresh the learning.
Accreditation
Following completion and passing of a component, the learner will receive a downloadable certificate of achievement
By completing a component or the whole course, you also receive accreditation points. These are then combined with those of other learners in your practice, to give an overall practice accreditation score.
Listing in accredited vets directory
Your practice is then entered into the Compassion Understood list of accredited veterinary practices, which is available to the public and shows your overall practice accreditation level . This helps pet owners find practices that have adopted a compassionate and bond-centered approach to end-of-life care.
Practices are awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, depending on the number of trained staff they employ. Individual awards belong to the participant and should they leave a practice, the accreditation points and training awards go with them.
Pricing
Pricing option 1: Purchase individual components
Individual Components:
- Component 1: Preparing for & Nearing End-of-Life = $75.00
- Component 2: The Pet’s Passing = $75.00
- Component 3: The Client Journey = $75.00
All prices EX.Tax
Pricing option 2: Multiple Component Plans
Buy 4-9 Components @ $55.00 per component
Buy 10-20 Components @ $50.00 per component
Buy 21-60 Components @ $45.00 per component
60+ Components please get in touch for pricing
The Multiple Component plan is designed for your whole client facing team to train in compassionate pet loss care.
More details can be found on our pricing page.
All prices EX.Tax
