Are you a:
And just feel stuck in the limitations of your practice deep down know there is so much more you could offer your clients to support their rehabilitation journey, but you just dont know how??
With this level 3 equivalent certificate you will learn all the necessary skills to be able to add land based therapies into your current practice!!
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Module 1 lesson 1. Professional Practice and Legalities. The law, legislation and professional practice Handout
Module 1 lesson 1. Professional Practice and Legalities. The law, legislation and professional practice
Test your knowledge - Complementary Therapies within Veterinary Practice
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Module 1 Lesson 2. Barriers to innovation. Why is rehab therapies so difficult to integrate into mainstream veterinary practice?
Module 1 Lesson 2. Barriers to innovation. Why is rehab therapies so difficult to integrate into mainstream veterinary practice?
Research Paper 1 - Barriers to Innovation: the adoption of physiotherapy as a treatment in the UK veterinary sector by Strange, M. and Walley, K. 2016
Research Paper 2 - Perceptions of animal physiotherapy amongst Irish veterinary surgeons Aoife Doyle and N. Frances Horgan. 2006
Acupuncture and its use within small animal practice by Sarah Bignell-Howse MRCVS - Handout
Acupuncture and its use within small animal practice by Sarah Bignell-Howse MRCVS
Myotherapy and its use within Small Animal Practice by Sarah Bignell-Howse MRCVS - Handout
Myotherapy and its use within Small Animal Practice by Sarah Bignell-Howse MRCVS
Module 1 live - discussion of research papers 1.10.23
Module 1 Lesson 3. Part 1 The Rehabilitation Team Handout
Module 1 Lesson 3. Part 1 The Rehabilitation Team
Module 1 Lesson 3 - Part 2 Effective communication handout
Module 1 Lesson 3 - Part 2 Communication is Key!
3A Quiz - Communication Audio Questions
Module 1 Lesson 3 - Part 3 Rehabilitation Working Settings Handout
Module 1 Lesson 3 - Part 3 Rehabilitation Working Settings
Student Task - Risks and benefits of the inpatient, outpatient and community working settings.
Module 1 Lesson 3 Part 4 - The Rehab Report Handout
Module 1 Lesson 3 - Part 4 The Rehab Report
Student Task - Writing your rehabilitation report
Module 1 Lesson 4 - Part 1 Handout
Module 1 Lesson 4 - Part 1 Safety in Rehabilitation Practice
BSAVA Health and Safety Resource
4A Task - Health and Safety Quiz
Module 1 Lesson 4 - Part 2 Handout
Module 1 Lesson 4 - part 2 Harness fit, rehab harnesses and canine wheelchairs
Harness Resource PDF
Module 1 Lesson 4 - Part 3 Record Keeping - SOAP Notes Handout
Module 1 Lesson 4 - Part 3 Record Keeping - SOAP Notes
Module 1 - Written essay end of module assignment
Module 2 Lesson 1 Handout PDF
Module 2 Lesson 1 -Part 1 Introduction into Canine and Feline Anatomy - Identifying the skeletal system and main bony landmarks
Directional Terminology Resource
Module 2 Lesson 1 - Part 2
Skeletal Anatomy Quiz
Skeletal System - Revision Worksheet
Module 2 Lesson 1 - part 3
Joints PDF Revision Sheet
Ligaments and tendons structure and function worksheet and revision tool
Module 2 Lesson 1 - Part 4
Joint Fact Sheet Example
Written Task - Joint Factsheet
Module 2 Lesson 2 PDF Handout
Module 2 Lesson 2 - part 1
Task 1 Anatomy Lesson 2 - Live Palpation Video
Task 2 Anatomy Lesson 2 - Reflection
Module 2 Lesson 2 - part 2
Muscle Structure and Function Revision Worksheet
Module 2 Lesson 2 - Part 3
Movement Video - Answer Sheet
Module 2 Lesson 2 -part 4
Nervous System Structure and Function Worksheet and Revision Tool
Module 2 Lesson 2 - Part 5
The Nervous System Structure and Function Quiz
Module 2 Live - symptoms of a compromised nervous system what the rehab therapist needs to know!!
Module 2VNPT Lesson 3 Applied Anatomy
Module 2 Lesson 3 - Part 1
Symptoms of a compromised nervous system checklist PDF
Module 2 Lesson 3 - Part 2
Forelimb muscle anatomy worksheet and revision tool PDF
Module 2 Lesson 3 - Part 3
Student Video Task - demonstrating passive stretches of the forelimb
Module 2 Lesson 3 - Part 4
Peripheral nerve anatomy of the forelimb quiz
Module 2 Lesson 4 PDF Handout
Module 2 Lesson 4 - Part 1
Student Video Task - Demonstrating Palpation and a passive stretch to the Psoas Muscle
Module 2 Lesson 4 - Part 1 continued
Hindlimb and Forelimb Pdf worksheet and revision tool - Revision of the hindlimb and forelimb nervous system and muscle actions
Module 2 Lesson 4 - Part 2
Assignment Launch
Module 2 Lesson 5 - Handout
Module 2 Lesson 5 - Part 1
Stages of healing quiz
Module 2 Lesson 5 - Part 2
Surgical Decompression in Dogs with Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Disease and Loss of Deep Pain Perception: A Retrospective Study of 46 Cases
Module 2 Lesson 5 - Part 3
Anatomy video demonstration task
Module 3 Lesson 1 OA Management - The Team Approach by Dr Hannah Capon MA Vet, MB, MRCVS Handout
Module 3 Lesson 1. OA Management - The Team Approach - Dr Hannah Capon, MA Vet, MB, MRCVS
Module 3 Lesson 2 Cranial Cruciate Rupture. Why the fuss? Handout
Module 3 Lesson 2 Cranial Cruciate Rupture. Why the fuss?
The Cranial Cruciate Draw Test Video Recap
Module 3 Lesson 3 Common soft tissue injuries in the sporting, working and domestic canine - Handout
Module 3 Lesson 3 - part 1
Student task - MSI fact sheet
Module 3 Lesson 3 - part 2
Iliopsoas rehab protocol example
Return to agility after Achilles tendon injury - Lauri- Jo Gamble, DVM and Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR
Non-responsive hind limb lameness in agility dogs. Iliopsoas Strains. Sherman O.Canapp. Jr, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Rotator cuff injury in performance dogs - Sherman O.Canapp Jr, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Module 3 Lesson 4 Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in the Canine Part 1 - Handout
Diet, Exercise, and Weight as Risk Factors in Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Arthrosis in Labrador Retrievers - Marie H. Sallander et al 2006
Module 3 Lesson 4 Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in the Canine - Part 1
Student task - Hip Dysplasia Scenario
Module 3 Lesson 5 Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in the Canine - Part 2 Handout
BVA Elbow fact sheet
Module 3 Lesson 5 Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in the Canine - Part 2
**BONUS LESSON** Degenerative Myelopathy Treatment Planning - By Sarah MacKeigan from Upward Dogg Rehab
Degenerative Myelopathy Treatment Planning - By Sarah MacKeigan from Upward Dogg Rehab
Module 3 Common conditions requiring rehabilitation in small animal practice - Assignment
Module 4 Lesson 1. Canine Locomotion. What is normal Movement? Handout
Module 4 Lesson 1 Canine Locomotion. What is normal canine movement?
Student Task 1 Observing Differences Between Movement
Student Task 2 Postural Analysis
Live recording
Module 4 Lesson 2. Methods of gait analysis - Handout
Module 4 lesson 2. Methods of gait analysis
Kinetic gait analysis in healthy dogs and dogs with osteoarthritis: An evaluation of precision and overlap performance of a pressure sensitive walkway and the use of symmetry indices Nielsen et al 2020
Effectiveness of slow-motion video compared to real time video in improving the accuracy and consistency of subjective gait analysis in dogs Lane et al 2015
Kinetic gait analysis in English bulldogs Escobar et al 2017
Module 4 live lesson
Module 4 Lesson 3. Dogs in Motion. Prologue
Module 4 Lesson 3. Dogs in Motion - Handout
Module 4 Lesson 3. Dogs in Motion adapted from Dogs in Motion by Martin S.Fischer and Karin E.Lilje 2011 - Part 1
Module 4 Lesson 3. Dogs in Motion adapted from Dogs in Motion by Martin S.Fischer and Karin E.Lilje 2011 - Part 2
Module 4 Lesson 3. Dogs in Motion adapted from Dogs in Motion by Martin S.Fischer and Karin E.Lilje 2011 - Part 3
Module 4 Lesson 4. The importance of rehabilitating functional movement - Handout
Module 4 Lesson 4. The importance of rehabilitating functional movement part 1
Module 4 Lesson 4. The importance of rehabilitating functional movement part 2
Module 4 Lesson 4. The importance of rehabilitating functional movement part 3
Canine Functional Independence Measure - CFIM
Module 4 Lesson 5 Recognising movement dysfunction. A rehab therapists perspective - Handout
Module 4 Lesson 5. Recognising movement dysfunction. A rehab therapists perspective
Module 4 Lesson 5 Recognising movement dysfunction - Student Task
Module 4 - End of module assignment
Module 5 Lesson 1. The Assessment Process Handout
Module 5 Lesson 1. The Assessment Process Part 1
Module 5 Lesson 1. The Assessment Process Part 2
Joint End Feel Characteristics - Handout
Module 5 Lesson 1. The Assessment Process Part 3
Module 5 Lesson 1 Student Task 1 - Demonstrate a passive joint range of motion assessment on the elbow and carpus of the canine.
Module 5 Lesson1. The Assessment Process Part 4
My assessment form - as an example to support the development of your small animal rehab assessment and treatment forms
Module 5 Lesson 1 - Student Task 2. Developing your assessment form.
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for use in small animal rehabilitation - Massage Handout
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for the use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 1 Massage
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 2 Myofascial Release Handout PDF Handout
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 2 Myofascial Release
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 3 Joint Mobilisations Handout
Module 5 Lesson 2. Manual therapies for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 3
Carpus joint mobilisation demonstration
Effect of massage therapy on pain and quality of life in dogs: A cross sectional study. Riley et al 2020.
Module 5 Lesson 3. The Principles of Therapeutic Exercises Handout
Module 5 lesson 3. The Principles of Theraputic Exercise
Exercise therapy precautions and contraindications checklist.
Exercise Diary Example
Strengthening the core exercises by Laurie Edge-Hughes 2017
Post Op CCL Rehab Protocol 2020 example
Module 5 Lesson 4. Electrotherapy modalities for the use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 1 NMES and TENS Handout
Module 5 Lesson 4. Electrotherapy modalities for the use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 1 NMES and TENS
Canine Dermatomes and Myotomes reference sheet - Laurie Edge Hughes 2013
Tim Watson NMES Worksheet 2015
Tim Watson TENS worksheet 2021
Module 5 Lesson 5. Electrotherapy Modalities for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 2. LLLT and Therapeutic US - Handout
Module 5 Lesson 5. Electrotherapy Modalities for use in small animal rehabilitation. Part 2. LLLT and Therapeutic US
Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapists Worksheet
Electrotherapy Contraindications and Precautions Grid - Tim Watson 2013
Laser Therapy Contraindications Checklist
Laser therapy and its potential application in veterinary practice A review by Haben Fassesha 2020
Manual Therapy - Jo Rose PDF
Muscle attachments and Actions - PDF
An introduction to canine exercise rehabilitation - Alex Collins and Kirsti Dix - PDF
Analysing the sit to stand
Tricep dip video
Analysing movement - the tricep dip task
Good Form Standing Video - Train your pet parents good form standing first!
Case study 2 Millie TTA and exercise plan
Hindlimb Grounding Exercise
Hindlimb Abduction/Adduction Exercise
Hindlimb Adduction/Abduction Exercise - Progression
NMES and TENS workbook - PDF
NMES and TENs workbook talk through
TENS use and Demonstration
How to set up your NMES - NeuroTrac
Ultrasound - A therapists guide
Ultrasound - A therapists guide talk through
Demonstration of Therapeutic Ultrasound
Demonstration of a subjective assessment
Gait assessment video 1 - walk
Gait assessment video 2 - trot
Gait assessment video 3
Gait analysis task
Demonstrate a full palpation assessment
Massage and Manual Therapy Task
Assessment of the thoracic and lumbar spine with joint mobilisations
Demonstration of joint mobilisation task
Targeted exercises task
Electrotherapy demonstration task
Module 6 Lesson 1. The business model and how to market your practice - Handout
Module 6 Lesson 1 The business model and how to market your practice
Module 6 Lesson 2 - Developing a business plan and finding your USP - Handout
Module 6 lesson 2 - Developing your business plan
Module 6 Lesson 4 - Putting it all into practice Handout
Module 6 Lesson 3- Putting it all into practice
Case Study Example - layout and content
Cast Study Example - video
This course is the equivalent to a level 3-4 and gives you a total of 150hours of CPD/CE Students who complete this certificate will be able to add into their practice.
Students will be eligible for IAAT membership with the ability to take advantage of their membership insurance scheme
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