» May 24-28, 2010
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation will be offered at NAVCI in Orlando, May 24-28, 2010. Day and evening sessions will enable us to offer our six-day course in a five-day format. Note that the fee includes lodging at the Caribe Royale, meals for the entire program, and complimentary registration to the North American Veterinary Conference in 2011. This course is limited to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Registration should be done via the NAVCI website at www.tnavc.org/navc-institute.

» September 3-8, 2010
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Aspen Arbor Animal Hospital, Broomfield, Colorado, $1,950.

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.

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.

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.