ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

The Canine Rehabilitation Institute has locations in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Ft. Collins, Colorado. We offer Certification Programs in Canine Rehabilitation for licensed Veterinarians, Physical Therapists, Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Courses are taught by an internationally-acclaimed faculty that has more than 60 years of combined practical experience in the field of canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Small class size and our emphasis on hands-on teaching techniques makes this the premier training program available today in canine rehabilitation. Our outstanding curriculum provides an accessible education in canine anatomy, biomechanics, surgical pathology, physical therapy evaluations, modalities and canine athletics and rehabilitation program design.

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)
for Veterinarians and Physical Therapists

Requires successful completion of the following:

1. Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation (6-day course with written take-home final exam)
2. The Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (6-day course with written take-home final exam)
3. One elective - Canine Sports Medicine or
   Canine Neurological Rehabilitation* (3-day courses with written take-home final exam)

Certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA)
for Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants

Requires successful completion of the following:

1. Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation (6-day course with written take-home final exam)
2. The Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (6-day course with written take-home final exam)
3. One elective - Canine Sports Medicine or
   Canine Neurological Rehabilitation (3-day courses with written take-home final exam)*
   
   *Canine Neurological Rehabilitation 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 the Introduction Module and The Canine Rehabilitation Assistant and either work in a practice with a Veterinarian or Physical Therapist who has taken Canine Neurological Rehabilitation or attend the course with their Veterinarian or Physical Therapist.

Note: Veterinarians, Physical Therapists, Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants attend the Introduction and elective modules together.

EXAMINATIONS

Each course in the program has a written take-home exam. We believe that life is an open book exam, and that knowing where to look for the information is more practical than memorizing the information. We encourage networking with other students and using the exam process as a way to begin the collegial relationships between professions.

CASE REPORT
(Veterinarians & Physical Therapists)

Veterinarians and Physical Therapists are required to submit one case report within six months of completing their classroom work. A detailed example will be provided. We encourage students to submit cases that are not complex but are examples of commonly occurring sports injuries. Again, collaboration and networking are encouraged.

FINAL PROJECT
(Veterinary Technicians and
Physical Therapy Assistants)

Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants are required to submit a final project within six months of completing their classroom work. A detailed example will be provided.

INTERNSHIPS

We offer optional internships of 3 days to several weeks at one of our three participating practices. These are well established, high volume rehabilitation-only practices providing extensive experience to participants. Housing is available as well.

• FitterCritters
  95 Summer Street
  Lee, MA 01238
  
   
• Tops Veterinary Rehab
  1440 E. Belvedere
  Grayslake, IL 60030
  www.Tops-Vet-Rehab.com
   
• Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, M.An.St.(Animal Physio), CAFCI, CCRT
  The Canine Fitness Centre
  509 42nd Avenue SE
  Calgary, Alberta Canada
  T2G 1Y7
  403-204-0823
  www.CanineFitness.com