Course Overview
This professional training course teaches you how to safely and correctly microchip dogs and cats in line with UK law. You'll learn proper implantation technique, safe handling, equipment use, anatomy, recording requirements and legal responsibilities.
The course is clear, practical and suitable for complete beginners.
What You Will Learn
✔ Legal Requirements & DEFRA Standards
Understand current legislation, who can implant, record-keeping rules, database requirements and owner responsibilities.
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✔ Canine & Feline Anatomy
Learn correct implantation sites, tissue layers, needle angle and how to locate the safe zone.
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✔ Practical Implantation Technique
Step-by-step guidance on preparing the animal, inserting the needle, scanning the chip, checking placement and ensuring welfare.
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✔ Equipment Training
How to use implanters, scanners, syringes and microchip packaging correctly.
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✔ Safety, Welfare & Best Practice
How to minimise stress, handle nervous animals, avoid poor implantation, and reduce complications.
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✔ Recording & Database Procedures
How to register chips correctly, update details and meet legal documentation requirements.
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✔ Recognising Problems
How to identify incorrect placement, failed chips, migration and when veterinary advice is needed.
Who This Course Is For
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Breeders
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Pet professionals
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Rescue staff
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New implanters
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Anyone wanting to learn proper, safe techniques
No previous experience is required.
Course Includes
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Full practical training
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Theory workbook
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Implantation diagrams and guidance
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Hands-on demonstration
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Practice on models before live animals
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Defra approved certificate
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Lifetime aftercare support if you need help later
What Makes This Course Different
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Straightforward teaching with no unnecessary jargon
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Taught by someone with decades of real experience
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Focus on correct, safe technique
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Clear explanation of legal responsibilities
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Support before and after the course
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Proper hands-on learning, not just theory
Outcome
By the end of the course, you will:
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Be able to microchip dogs and cats safely
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Understand all legal and welfare requirements
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Know how to complete registrations correctly
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Feel confident implanting and scanning
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Be ready to start implanting responsibly