“I am very excited about learning more, and I use what I learned in the Intro session almost every day. After working with the clay models, it is as if my fingers have eyes!"
–Lorrie M. Fraser, DVM
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Upcoming Dates
» September 3-8,
2010
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Canine Rehabilitation
& Conditioning Group (adjacent to Aspen Arbor
Animal Hospital), Broomfield, Colorado, $1,950.
SOLD OUT. Please contact
us to be added to our waiting
list.
» November 3-8,
2010
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Coral Springs
Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, Florida, $1,950.
SOLD OUT. Please contact
us to be added to our waiting
list.
» February 1-6,
2011
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Coral Springs
Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, Florida, $1,950.
» May 23-27,
2011
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation will
be offered at NAVCI in Orlando, May 23-27,
2011. Day and evening sessions will enable
us to offer our six-day course in a five-day
format. This
course is limited to veterinarians and veterinary
technicians. Registration opens Nov. 1 and
should be done via the NAVCI website at www.tnavc.org/institute/.
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Faculty: Janet
Van Dyke, DVM, CCRT, Laurie
McCauley, DVM, CCRT, Judy
Coates, MSPT, MEd, CCRT, Michael
Lappin, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVIM, Shari
Sprague, MSPT, CCRT
Prerequisites: This
6-day course is open to Veterinarians, Physical
Therapists, Veterinary Technicians, and Physical
Therapist Assistants. Veterinary
Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants
must submit an Employer
Agreement Letter indicating that there is
a Veterinarian or Physical Therapist either certified
in canine rehabilitation working in their practice or registered
for Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation.
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Course
Description: Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation provides
students with a fundamental understanding of
canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Students build relevant structures on canine
skeletons using clay, and get hands-on experience
palpating live canines. Common orthopedic and
neurological disorders of the canine patient
are covered including both conservative and
surgical treatment options. Canine rehabilitation
modalities including traditional physical therapy
and integrative therapies are introduced, as
well as ways they can be incorporated into
a veterinary practice.
This course is now
RACE approved by
the AAVSB. Veterinarians and veterinary
technicians will earn 48 continuing education
hours for successful completion of this
6-day course.
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Course Fee: $1,950
Topics Covered Include:
- Comparative (human and canine) anatomy
and biomechanics
- Canine neuro/musculoskeletal structures
including bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments,
tendons and cartilage; also, the origin,
insertion, innervation, and action of each
- The fundamental physiology, kinesiology,
and biomechanics of joint, muscle and muscle
action as they relate to common canine injuries
- Traditional physical therapy terminology
and techniques including manual therapy,
therapeutic exercise and aquatic therapy;
also, physical modalities utilizing LASER,
ultrasound, thermal agents and electrotherapy
- Integrative therapies including acupuncture,
chiropractic, magnetic therapy and homeopathy
- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome
measurement in canine rehabilitation
- Infectious diseases and zoonoses in canine
rehabilitation
- The business of canine rehabilitation
Course
Syllabus: View
the course
syllabus listing the subjects covered
each day.
At the end of DAY 6, students are given a take-home, open-book final exam that they have 30
days to complete. Collaboration with fellow classmates is encouraged.
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