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I am a Veterinarian. How do I enroll my Veterinary Technician in the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant program?
There must be a Veterinarian or Physical Therapist in your practice that has been certified in canine rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. or the Northeast Seminars program or you and your Veterinary Technician can attend together. You must also submit an Employer Agreement Letter with your Technician’s application.

I work as a Veterinary Technician but I have not received any formal training. May I attend CRI courses?
Sorry, but we accept only Veterinary Technicians that have graduated from an approved Veterinary Technician program. We also require proof of licensure, registration, or certification in the state where the applicant is employed.

I am an Occupational Therapist. Can I be certified in canine rehabilitation?
Unfortunately, Occupational Therapists are not able to be certified, but you may attend a number of CRI courses including Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation and Canine Sports Medicine. Occupational Therapists are not required to take final exams or submit case studies or final projects. They receive certificates of completion for all courses completed.

I am a licensed massage therapist (or sports physiologist or personal trainer) with years of experience working with dogs. May I enroll in your program?
Sorry, but only licensed Veterinarians, Physical Therapists, Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants are eligible to enroll in our certification programs and take our continuing education courses. Occupational Therapists also may enroll in some CRI courses (see previous question).

I am a Physical Therapist licensed in another country. Can I enroll in your program?
Yes, we accept Veterinarians, Physical Therapists, Veterinary Technicians, and Physical Therapist Assistants from other countries if they submit proof of licensure, registration, or certification in the country where they are employed.

I am a fourth-year veterinary student. May I attend CRI courses?
Yes, fourth-year veterinary students are permitted to enroll in our courses. You will need to submit proof of your enrollment in your fourth-year of veterinary school in lieu of proof of licensure. Please note, however, that you cannot receive your certification from CRI until you graduate from veterinary school and are licensed to practice.

I completed courses at the Northeast Seminars program. Can I apply this work towards CRI certification?
Sorry, but in order to be certified by the CRI you need to attend all three of the required courses. If you are a graduate of the Northeast Seminars program, you are welcome to attend any of our courses as continuing education.

I am a Physical Therapist and it is my understanding that I cannot practice on animals in the state where I live. Is this true?
Every state has a Veterinary Practice Act and a Physical Therapy Act. Some states are more lenient than others when it comes to Physical Therapists working with animals. We advise all of our students to familiarize themselves with both practice acts in their states.

Why are some veterinary technicians listed as CCRAs and others as CCRTechs?
When CRI was established in 2002, CCRT was used to designate both Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapists (vets and physical therapists) and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Technicians (vet techs and physical therapist assistants). To eliminate this confusion, we changed the CCRTech designation to Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA) in 2005.

Do I have to complete the three courses required for certification in any particular order?
Yes, some courses must be taken in a particular order. All students begin by taking Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation together.

Veterinarians and Physical Therapists take Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, then Canine Neurological Rehabilitation. The courses must be taken in this order. (Note: We have recently made changes to our CCRT curriculum. More information may be found on our CCRT page.)

Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants take Canine Rehabilitation Assistant and Canine Sports Medicine. Students may take Canine Sports Medicine as the second course in the series.

Do I have to pay the full tuition at the time I register for a course?
Registration requires a deposit of $500 per selection with the balance due 60 days before the start of each course. If you register for a 2-course package, the balance due for both courses in the package will be charged 60 days before the start of the first course. (For example, if you register for a 2-course package that has a fee of $2,900, we will charge a $500 deposit when you register and the remaining $2,400 balance 60 days before the first course begins.) If you put your deposit on a credit card, we will charge the same card for the balance due.

The course I want to take is sold out. How do I sign up for a waiting list?
We maintain waiting lists for sold-out courses if we think some seats may open up in the future. If you are on a waiting list, the more flexible you can be at the last minute, the greater your chances of obtaining a seat.

Please note:

• In order to be added to a waiting list, a $500 deposit is required, just as it is with all other registrants.
• Once you are on a waiting list for a course, you are guaranteed a seat in the next available offering of this course.
• You may place your name on only one waiting list at a time.
• If you are on a waiting list and the course is a prerequisite for other courses, you must schedule your other courses to be taken after the date of the course in which you are guaranteed a seat.

If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for a sold-out course, please contact us at info@caninerehabinstitute.com and indicate the waiting list you wish to join. We will follow up to get more information and explain the online registration and deposit procedure. And remember ... the best way to avoid a waiting list is to register early!

What is your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation policy for U.S. courses is:

Cancellation 30 days or more before Day 1 of course start:

• Checks will be refunded 100%.
• Credit cards will be refunded 100% less the 3.5% surcharge made by the credit card company.
• The entire refund can be applied to a future course.*

Cancellation within 30 days before Day 1 of course start:

If the space can be filled by a person on the Waiting List,

• Checks will be refunded 100%.
• Credit cards will be refunded 100% less the 3.5% surcharge made by the credit card company.
• The entire refund can be applied to a future course.*

If the space is NOT filled,**

• Checks will be refunded at 75%.
• Credit cards will be refunded at 75% less the 3.5% surcharge made by the credit card company.
• The entire refund can be applied to a future course* less a $200 Cancellation Fee.

*If the tuition for a re-scheduled course is higher than for the cancelled course, the difference will be due 60 days before the start of that course.

**Effective June 9, 2010.

Click here to read our cancellation policy for the UK Program.

Do you offer any kind of financial aid?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer financial aid at this time.

What do I need to do to prepare for a course?
You will receive a syllabus and suggested reading list in your Welcome Email. We supply notebooks and manuals, but plan to bring extra paper for taking notes. Many of our labs are outdoors, so we suggest sunscreen and a hat.

Can I bring my dog to class?
Dogs are welcome at most classes. We encourage students to bring dogs that get along well with other dogs. There are parks nearby all of our classroom locations. Please contact us if you plan to bring your dog.

Where can I find information regarding transportation, directions and lodging?
See our Travel Arrangements pages for information about airports, ground transportation, and special hotel rates available for CRI students. Please note: Do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until your registration has been confirmed.

Residents of my country are required to have a visa to travel to the United States. I would like to take a course at CRI this summer before I start my fourth year of veterinary school. Can you help me get a student visa?
Unfortunately, no. CRI is not certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an educational institution that can enroll nonimmigrant students. After you have graduated, you may be eligible to travel to the U.S. to take a CRI course on a Business Visitor Visa (B-1). You would need to check with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country for details. For up-to-date information, go to the U.S. State Department website at www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.