» July 11-12, 2010
Nutrition in Canine Rehabilitation, Snowmass Conference Center, Snowmass Village, Colorado, $550.

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Faculty: Julie A. Churchill, DVM, PhD

Prerequisites: This 2-day course is open to Veterinarians, Physical Therapists, Veterinary Technicians, and Physical Therapist Assistants who have successfully completed Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation. All veterinary and physical therapy professionals who have been certified in canine rehabilitation also are welcome to attend any CRI continuing education course.

Course Description: Nutrition in Canine Rehabilitation provides students with a fundamental understanding of how to integrate nutritional management with the rehabilitation of canine patients. Students learn how to formulate dietary recommendations, ways to incorporate nutrition into on-going patient management, and how to critically evaluate nutrition products. A case-based approach encourages students to work together as they make nutritional assessments and recommendations.

Course Fee: $550

Topics Covered Include:

• Nutrition for wellness and prevention
• Lifestyle-based nutritional management of growing sporting breeds, canine athletes and geriatric dogs
• Weight-loss programs
• Nutritional management of canine rehabilitation patients
• The role of nutrition in integrative medicine
• Supplements and nutraceuticals

Course Syllabus: View the course syllabus listing the subjects covered each day.