FAQs

We require the following items to be uploaded at the time of registration:

• Current Professional License (veterinarians, physical therapists, credentialed veterinary technicians, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, athletic trainers)
• Letter of recommendation if you are a non-licensed veterinary assistant
• School transcript showing you are enrolled and what year of schooling you are in (for our veterinary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and veterinary technician students)

Yes!

You do not need to complete a module before registering for the next one. Our core certification courses often sell out months in advance, so we recommend that students register for all their core certification courses as soon as they know their schedules.

Yes, under these very specific conditions:

1. You must have one year of experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic

2. You must be currently be working in a hospital under the guidance of a Certified Rehabilitation Practitioner/Therapist

3. You must submit a Letter of Recommendation from the supervising rehabilitation-certified veterinarian, physical therapist, or occupational therapist, who will need to provide verification of one year of veterinary experience.

Non-credentialed veterinary assistants with one year of veterinary assistant experience are eligible for the CCRA certification.

This includes:

• Physical Therapy Assistants
  
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
  
• Athletic Trainers

Yes!

The courses must be taken in the following order:

CCRT (DVMs, PTs, & OTs)

1. Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
2. Clinical Skills and Applications for the Rehabilitation Therapist
3. Internship

CCRVT/CCRVN/CCRA (veterinary technicians, nurses, assistants)

1. Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
2. Concepts and Therapeutic Exercise for the Rehabilitation Team
3. Internship

The Acupuncture Certification (CVAT - DVMs only):

1. Foundations of Veterinary Acupuncture
2. Practical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture

Certification Courses: No

• A 50% non-fundable deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your seat.
• The remaining 50% is due 90 days prior to the course start date
• Payment plans are available upon request. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

Note! Please do not make non-refundable travel plans until you receive a confirmation email from CRI for the course you registered for

Occasionally, a credit card transaction will be declined by your bank because of the amount of the charge or the location it is coming from. Please follow these tips to prepare to pay your deposit and balance when registering for a class:

• Verify that your credit limit is set to accept the payment amount in US dollars
• Notify your issuing bank that an international transaction is coming from Canine Rehabilitation Institute

Please note:

Wire transfers are an acceptable payment method; however, they are costly, and the details are cumbersome. CRI's wire transfer fee will add $75 to your tuition balance. Furthermore, your bank will most likely add a wire transfer fee.

Please add our email to your contacts: [email protected]

This is VERY important because we will email you course information, updates, and content. You don't want to miss out on vital details!

CRI is the Premier Hands-on learning Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Certification and Continuing Education Source

Everyone has their reasons for choosing their path of learning. We feel the following things make CRI shine!

• Hands-on, Practical Learning (we offer 2-3 times MORE hands-on learning than the other programs)
• World Class Educators
• Small Class Size
• Professional Collaboration
• Evidence-based, Up to date education
• Live Dog Professors
• Year-Round Education
• Multiple Certifications
• Continuing Education
• Community Focused
• Dedicated facility just for CRI students

Our program boasts a track record of high performance spanning over 20 years.

Canine Rehabilitation Institute is a RACE CE provider, and all courses have been approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

Additionally, our Acupuncture program is a strategic partner with the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM).

Do you mean...Are there direct flights to Springfield, Missouri?

Yes! Springfield, Missouri, is located right in the middle of the US. We have direct flights from Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Dallas. You will likely have a layover if you live closer to one of the coasts. This is also true for International students. We promise it will be worth the extra flight once you get settled in!

Simply put, the new owners of CRI, Dwight and Kara Amstutz, their children, and extended family call Springfield home.

CRI offers courses year-round, and for many months, we have multiple classes. The move to Missouri was made for CRI to be a sustainable business and work with the Amstutz family life. This transition has allowed CRI a permanent location designed to meet our student's needs, a steady stream of volunteer Dog Professors, improved student experience with our complimentary shuttle service, and much more. Many of our students who visited our previous location have commented on how much of an improvement CRI's Headquarters are!