» February 21–23, 2009
Canine Neurological Rehabilitation, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, $995.

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Faculty: Amie L. Hesbach, PT, H. Steven Steinberg, VMD

Prerequisites: This 3-day course is open to Veterinarians and Physical Therapists who have successfully completed Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation and The Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants can enroll if they have completed Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation and The Canine Rehabilitation Assistant and either work in a practice with a Veterinarian or Physical Therapist who has completed the Canine Neurological Rehabilitation or attend the course with their Veterinarian or Physical Therapist.

Course Description: Canine Neurological Rehabilitation focuses on the canine nervous system and its application to rehabilitation. The basics of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, physical therapy and rehabilitation are introduced. Students get hands-on experience with dogs on site as they learn how to perform a neurologic exam and apply neurophysiological facilitation techniques. Developing goal-focused treatment plans and assessing outcomes in canine neuro-rehabilitation patients are also covered.

Course Fee: $995

Topics Covered Include:

• The basic layout and function of the components of the canine nervous system, and the role each plays in locomotion and rehabilitation
• Performing a canine neurologic examination looking specifically at limb and spinal cord-related functions
• Applying neurophysiologic facilitation techniques to canine rehabilitation patients with locomotion pathologies
• The formulation and progression of goal-focused functional treatment plans for canine neuro-rehabilitation patients
• Incorporating objective outcomes into the assessment of canine neuro-rehabilitation patients with locomotion pathologies

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

At the end of the third day, students are given an open-book, take-home final exam that they have 30 days to complete. Collaboration with fellow classmates is encouraged.

Veterinarians and Physical Therapists are required to submit a case report within six months of completing the three courses required for certification. Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants must complete a final project involving outcome measurement in the same time period. Examples will be provided.