*This Course is being offered by the Animal Rehabilitation Division of CPA

Created by
Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio.), CAFCI, CCRT

This new program is an INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE. It consists of a 195 page manual with topics including:

Introduction to the Canine Patient
Anatomy of the Canine Forelimb
Anatomy of the Canine Hindlimb
Anatomy of the Canine Spine
Orthopaedic Conditions of the Dog
Neurologic Conditions of the Dog
Gait Patterns in Dogs
Behaviour and Handling of the Canine Patient
Occupational Health Considerations for Working with Animals
Common Canine Medications & Nutraceuticals
Legal Issues, Politics, & Practice

This course is open to anyone with an interest in animals. It includes a multiple choice exam, designed to assist you with your learning of this material, and upon successful completion of the exam (with a grade of 85% or better) you will receive a certification of completion.

The course material will serve as the prerequisite for physical therapists wanting to take the Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation Course.

All material can be learned from the comfort of your own home in fuzzy bathroom slippers and with rollers in your hair!

For More Information& Further Details:

Contact: animalrehab@physiotherapy.ca