Bite and Scratch Prevention in Veterinary Settings

The following Bite and Scratch Prevention in Veterinary Settings is designed to educate veterinary team members on educate veterinary team members on recognizing handling risk, identifying patient stress signals, using safer handling and restraint practices, preventing bite and scratch injuries, and following appropriate response and documentation procedures when an incident occurs. What you will learn: How to recognize patient stress signals and high-risk handling moments before they escalate How to prepare the handling area, supplies, roles, and patient pathway before restraint begins How to use safer restraint, positioning, handling tools, and workplace-approved equipment to reduce bite and scratch risk When to pause, escalate, report an injury, and document handling concerns for future care Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 45 minutes. The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of CDC and OSHA, (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by CDC, OSHA or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.