Canine Rehabilitation

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation provides participants with an understanding of how physiology, kinesiology, and the biomechanics of joints and muscles relate to canine conditions and injuries. Common orthopedic and neurological disorders are covered including both conservative and surgical treatment options. Canine rehabilitation modalities including physical therapy and integrative therapies are introduced, as well as ways they can be incorporated successfully into a veterinary practice.

Veterinarians who complete Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation successfully will receive credit for the first of three courses required for certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.

Veterinary technicians can register for this course if there is a veterinarian certified in canine rehabilitation either in their practice or registered for Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation. Veterinary technicians who complete Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation successfully will receive credit for the first of three courses required for certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Demonstrate use of physical therapy terminology and techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and aquatic therapy; also, physical modalities utilizing the laser, ultrasound, thermal agents and electrotherapy
• Demonstrate skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome measurement in canine rehabilitation

• Demonstrate knowledge of the business and ethics of canine rehabilitation

COURSE LEADER

Janet B. Van Dyke, DVM

FACULTY

Judy Coates, MEd, MSPT, CCRT
Laurie McCauley, DVM

SCHEDULE

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