Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (APRVT)
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  • About the APRVT
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Charter Members
    • Code of Ethics
    • ByLaws and Constitution
    • ACVSMR and AARV
    • Trademark Permissions
  • Learning Lab/CE
    • Continuing Education Resources
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Physical Rehabilitation Credentialing Programs
  • Apply
    • Pre-Application
    • Application Information
  • Examination
    • Examination
    • Exam Question Writing Resources
  • Find a Member
    • Find a Member
  • Members Only
    • Member Benefits
    • Renew Membership/Certification
    • Update your contact information
    • Meeting Archives
    • Member Authorship Guidelines
    • Exam Question Writing Resources
    • Academy Service Reporting Form
    • Serve as a Board or Committee Member
    • APRVT Fliers and Sponsor Support
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 Physical Rehabilitaiton Credentialing Programs

The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (proposed) will make every effort to assist credentialed veterinary technicians to locate RACE approved continuing education seminars and events with veterinary physical rehabilitation tracks for all allied health professionals. Please contact us if you are having difficulty finding CE in your vicinity or would like to know if members from the organizing committee will be in attendance or providing a lecture. 

Credentialing Programs

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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 offers the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) program for licensed veterinarians and physical therapists, and the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA) program for veterinary technicians (who work at facilities with certified rehabilitation veterinarians and/or PTs) at training facilities in Florida, Colorado, Maryland, Germany, England, Switzerland, Brazil, and Australia.  Training includes 120 hours of classroom contact time, 20 hours of online training, a written exam, and a 40-hour internship. www.caninerehabilitationinstitute.com

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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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​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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The AARV graciously provides additional resources. Click here for more information.


Online Certificate Programs

University of Tennessee - Osteoarthritis Case Management Certificate  (OCMC) 
​(VetMedTeam.com discount)

University of Tennessee - Companion Animal Pain Management Certificate (CAPMC)

(VetMedTeam.com discount) 

University of Tennessee - Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)

University of Tennessee - Nutrition Case Management Online Certificate Program (NCM)

Healing Oasis  - Veterinary Massage & Rehabilitation Therapy Post Graduate Certificate Program


AIMLA's  Online Veterinary Laser Learning Portal - Online

VetGirl


Therapeutic Massage Training Programs

Medical Massage for Animals via OneHealth SIM - 2015     

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage


Online Available CE (non-RACE)

Shining Light On LASER Therapy vis OneHealth SIM


VSPN Rounds! Approaches To Your VTS Case Logs www.vspn.org

Four Leg Rehab Inc.

Note: At this present time, NAVTA does not recognize certification in Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians. We realize there is a great deal of time, energy and effort the rehabilitation professionals in Veterinary Medicine endure to become credentialed in rehabilitation. The members behind the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (APRVT) feel that by creating a VTS in rehabilitation, utilizing the rigorous NAVTA requirements, will aid in providing all credentialed rehabilitation veterinary technicians the next step in becoming widely recognized as experts in our field
(C) 2023 Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (TM)
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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