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The University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation is the only program in veterinary rehabilitation to win the distinguished Outstanding Non-Credit Program Award by the Association for Continuing Higher Education. The goal is to educate professionals who share a common interest in helping animals recover from illness and/or injury, and to help animals to live life to the fullest with minimal pain and discomfort. Students will advance their understanding and skills with hands-on labs focused on conducting canine health assessments, understanding injury prevention and care, program design and implementation. An emphasis is included on movement identification and correction as well as the opportunity to explore specialty life stage requirements for working dogs and sporting dogs, puppies, seniors and pet dogs. Read more here.
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The Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT) Program is a university-based, RACE approved credential program for canine rehabilitation education and training.
Developed using the same strict guidelines typically associated with University accredited programs, the CCAT program is taught by a faculty that includes active university instructors, expert clinicians, researchers, and recognized industry experts. The CCAT program draws from ongoing research, hands-on training, evidence-based case studies, clinical experience, and leading companies in the field of veterinary medicine. Read more here. |
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The Canine Rehabilitation Institute is the premier hands-on education for veterinary rehabilitation professionals. Our courses are taught by leading industry experts, clinicians, researchers, and business owners. Our instructors are as diverse as our students! CRI offers the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) program for licensed veterinarians and physical therapists and the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician or Nurse (CCRVT/CCRVN) for licensed veterinary technicians/nurses. The Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA) is offered to non-licensed veterinary assistants who work with a certified rehabilitation DVM or PT. Courses are held in Springfield, Missouri; Velm, Belgium; and Brisbane, Australia. Certification for veterinary technicians/nurses/assistants consists of four modules. It includes in-person classroom time with live patients for 72 hours, online training for 34 hours, and a 40-hour internship. Examinations are administered after each course. CRI also offers a host of continuing education to improve your practice and patient care, because learning doesn't stop at certification. Read more here.
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The Healing Oasis Center is an accredited institution under the United States Dept. of Education, providing state approved (Educational Approval Board of Wisconsin) post graduate certification programs. The VMRT Post Graduate Certification program consists of 142 hours of supervised training and extensive hands on. It is open to licensed veterinarians; licensed or certified veterinary technicians and other licensed health care professionals. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday until Sunday). As extensive hands on is provided, there is no need or required externship. Faculty includes many DACVSMR, several internal medicine experts and faculty that are part of completing their residency. Visit www.healingoasis.edu for more information! |
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CHI University Certified Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician course teaches the technician to closely assist the veterinarian in performing rehabilitation, neurological and orthopedic examinations including obtaining objective data such as joint and muscle measurements. Technicians will learn to analyze and quantify gait and posture abnormalities, apply rehabilitative therapies and modalities, utilize manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, regenerative medicine, assistive devices, and orthotics & prosthetics.
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The Animal Rehabilitation Institute offers certification programs in Equine Physical Rehabilitation. These courses are available to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and Physical Therapist Assistants or an actively enrolled students in one of these fields. We also offer continuing education courses for both licensed and non-licensed students wanting further education in animal anatomy, massage and advanced techniques. www.animalrehabinstitute.com |
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