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    • Trademark Permissions
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VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) Exam

Save the Date!

Applicants wishing to become part of the current examination cycle for VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) eligibility should continue to check this page for more details after April 1st of each year. Examinations are currently held in the fall of each year (September-November).

Examination Learning Objectives/Domains 

Examination questions are based off the APRVT Skills List (Core and Supplemental). The breakdown of question type is listed below. 
Required Core Categories
  • Canine/Feline Behavior and Handling - 10 questions
  • Small Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Directional Terms - 10 questions
  • Responses of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization - 10 questions
  • Patient Assessment and Management - 15 questions
  • Physical Modalities, Manual Techniques and Adjunctive Treatments - 20 questions
  • Common Conditions and Surgical Procedures in Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation - 10 questions
  • Client Communication - 5 questions
  • Nutrition - 10 questions
Supplemental Skills - 10 questions
Therapeutic Exercise Equipment and Therapeutic Modalities - 10 questions

Examination Format

The VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) board examination will be a 100 multiple choice question with the possibility of at least one written answer question. Examination questions are validated by diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation on an annual basis with at least two references found in the APRVT reading list.

Fees

Examination fees can be paid in the APRVT Store and are non-refundable.
The fee for the Examination are $100.00. Examinees are responsbile for securing their own housing and transportation.  

Special Accommodations

Should an examinee require special accommodations, the Exam Chair must be notified prior to the examination in the time period specified in the APRVT ByLaws. 

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The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Technicians (est. 2014) is a Section 501(c)(6) not-for profit organization and 
is a recognized Academy accepted by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA)
The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians logo,  business entity and VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) are registered trademarks of the USPTO                                                                         and any attempt to represent, ​copy or distribute without the express permission from the APRVT may be subject investigation.
The titles VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) and VTS (Physical Rehab) are restricted for members use only as stated in the ByLaws and any unlawful                                                                                            attempts will be  investigated and considered trademark infringement.


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