Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation

Course overview

This course is the first of four modules for CCRT, CCRVT/CCRVN, and CCRA certification. The course comprises online pre-course videos that must be watched before class and four days in class. This course gives students a fundamental understanding of canine functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Using clay, students build relevant structures on canine skeletons and get hands-on experience palpating live dogs in class. Common orthopedic and neurological disorders of the canine patient, including conservative and surgical treatment options. Canine rehabilitation therapies that apply traditional physical therapy techniques, including manual therapies, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities, are taught along with ways to incorporate them into veterinary practice.