Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRV) Continuing Education Course Syllabus

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRV) Continuing Education Course Syllabus

• Online Modules 1-4

• Introduction to Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 1h

  History of Canine Rehabilitation and Legal Issues 1h

  Introduction to Physical Therapy Terminology and Outcome Measurements 1h

  Applied Exercise Physiology in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 1h

  Canine Gait and Posture 1h

  Applied Nutrition in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 1h

  Applied Behavior in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 1h

  How to Perform Neurological Exam 1h

  Common Neurological Conditions 2h

  How to Perform Orthopedic Exam 1h

  Common Orthopedic Disorders from Head to Toe 2h

  Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Elbow 1h

  Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Hip Dysplasia 1h

  Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Skeletal Diseases in Young Dogs 1h

  Pain Physiology and Assessment 2h

  Wound Healing Strategies 1h

  Review of Head, Cervical and Thoracic Limb Musculature 1h

  Review of Abdominal, Dorsal and Pelvic Limb Musculature 1h

  The Business of Canine Rehabilitation 1h

  Canine Anatomy: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 3h

  Evidence of Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise 1h

  Therapeutic Exercise: Land Exercises 2h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Thermotherapy 1h

  Therapeutic Exercise: Hydrotherapy 2h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Electrotherapy 2h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Therapeutic Ultrasounds 1h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Electromagnetic Therapy 1h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Shockwave Therapy 1h

  Manual Therapy 2h

  Therapeutic Modalities: Laser Therapy 2h

  Introduction to Canine Sports 1h

  Canine Kinematics and How It Relates to Performance 1h

  Canine Locomotion and Gait Re-training Strategies 1h

  Core Training and Conditioning for Canine Athlete 1h

  Common Canine Sports Injuries: Causes, Rehabilitation, Recovery and Prevention 1h

  Pharmacological Management of Pain 1h

  Non-pharmacological Management of Pain 1h

  Rehabilitation for Acute Post-operative Management

  Rehabilitation for Common Orthopedic Disorders 4h

  Rehabilitation for Common Neurological Disorders 3h

  Rehabilitation for Geriatric Patients 1h

  Rehabilitation and Nursing Care for Recumbent Animals 2h

  Choosing Devices for Ambulation Assistance in Rehab Patients 1h

  Rehabilitation for Hospice, Palliative, and Cancer Care 1h

  Rehabilitation for Other Internal Medical Conditions 1h

  Thinking Out of the Box: Unusual Cases that Benefit From Rehabilitation and Some That do Not 1h

  Feline Rehabilitation 1h

  Nutraceuticals, Supplements and Herbals 1h

  Regenerative Medicine 2h

  Obesity 1h

  Lab Values in Canine Rehab and Their Role in Clinical Decision Making for Rehab 1h

  Zoonotic and Infectious Disease Awareness, Prevention, and Control Strategies in Canine Rehab 1h

  Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Assistive Devices 2h

  Red Flags and Cautions for Rehabilitation Patients 2h

  Rehabilitation for Pocket Pets, Wildlife and Exotics 1h

  Rehabilitation Practice Business Strategies 1h

  Hot Topics in Rehab 1h

  Acupuncture and Tui-na for Canine Rehab 1h

  Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes, Testing and Treatment 1h

• On-site Module 1 

• Welcome and Module Overview 0.5h

  Working Up Rehab Cases 1h

  Muscle lab (Neck & FL) 2h

  Rehab Lab: Neck & FL Assessment 2h

  Rehab Lab: Neck & FL Assessment (cont'd) and Manual Therapy (FL) 2h

  Muscle lab (HL & TL spine) 2.5h

  Rehab Lab: HL & TL spine Assessment 2h

  Rehab Lab: HL & TL spine Assessment (cont'd) and Manual Therapy (HL & TL spine) 2h

  Rehab Lab 9.5h

  Rehab Lab – Full Case Workup 1.5h

  Case Discussion and Q&A 1.5h

• On-site Module 2

• Joint Injection 2h

  Veterinary Orthotics 1h

  Lab Rotations 8h

• Canine Rehabilitation Certification

• Students are eligible for the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRV) certification, endorsed by Chi. The certification requirements are as follows:
       Complete all online and on-site sessions of the program.
       Pass 3 online quizzes with scores above 75%.
       Pass Final Written Exam* with a score above 75%.
       Pass Final Practical Exam* with a score above 75%.
       Submit two case studies (one orthopedic case and one neurological case) to be approved.
       Approval of 30 internship hours
  
  *All exams are conducted in English only