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What you'll find in the course

We have a strong desire to ensure the highest level of professionalism in this fast growing industry. It's our mission to provide quality training that meets the high standard of education needed to begin a career as a canine hydrotherapist.

Our course reflects the accumulation of years of operating a successful hydrotherapy business and providing hydrotherapy training programs to hundreds of students.

This course is aimed at those that:

wish to start a canine hydrotherapy business
join a team at an existing facility

The course consists of:

Thirteen Online Learning Modules
Final Assessment
Resource Page
A Guide to Opening a Canine Hydrotherapy Pool
Zoom Consultation Call
Online Support

1: Hydrotherapy Overview

Get a good understanding of: What Canine Hydrotherapy is, why it's beneficial, who is it for, how it's done and where it happens.

2: Hydrotherapy in Practice

Discover what consists of a "typical day" as a hydrotherapist, everything from:

setting up and conducting swim sessions
client relations
operational activities
complimentary services
other modalities

3: Properties of Water

Learn the key aspects of the properties of water such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, resistance, temperature and how to use them to your benefit.

4: Pools, Underwater Treadmills & Equipment

We'll explore the various types of pools used in canine hydrotherapy, as well as the important features of underwater treadmills. You'll learn about filter systems, sanitation and the equipment needed for a safe canine hydrotherapy facility.

5: Water Management

Get the basics on how to manage and operate your pool so that you can achieve and maintain good, safe water quality.

6: Anatomy & Physiology

Here you'll learn about the key systems of the dog and the effect that hydrotherapy can have - regardless of the dog's breed, size or conformation.

7: Common Conditions

The most common conditions you'll encounter as a hydrotherapist are presented as well as the swim protocols and the benefits that can be achieved with hydrotherapy.

8: Canine Psychology

Here you'll learn about the common behaviours you'll experience while swimming dogs. Knowing these allow you to quickly establish trust and ensure safety for you and the dog.

9: Canine Equipment

You'll explore the various equipment used in hydrotherapy. We take an in depth look at life jackets and harnesses, as well as other equipment dogs use in the pool and underwater treadmill.

10: Underwater Treadmill Handling Techniques

Here you'll learn about your role as a hydrotherapist while using the UWT. We will show you the basic techniques and the importantant features that are used based on the dog's need, such as the speed and water level.

11: Pool Handling Techniques

Learn the various handling techniques used in canine hydrotherapy and how to determine which technique to use, based on the dog's needs, their condition and type of pool that you have.

12: Designing a Hydrotherapy Program

Learn to design a dog's hydrotherapy program. We'll cover what a swim session consists of from start to finish and how to record their progress in reaching their goals.

13: Bodywork and Relaxation Techniques

We'll look at some of the basic bodywork techniques that you can do in the pool. You'll learn about Floats and Canine Watsu as well as some other relaxation techniques that can be done between sets or during the cool down phase of the swim session..

Also included:

Online Support

A full-time support team provides answers to all of your course questions plus any technical questions via email, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST.

Guide to Opening a Canine Hydrotherapy Facility

If you are contemplating owning your own canine hydrotherapy facility, this is an invaluable tool.

It covers everything from start up planning to preparations for opening day. It's full of advice, experiences, references and more.

We’ve included this free guide in the hopes that it
will help you create a rewarding and successful business, thus helping dogs to swim their way to better health.

Price: $1499.00 CAD
plus applicable tax if residing in Canada

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required as you'll be learning everything needed to become a professional hydrotherapist throughout the online modules. The course includes all the fundamentals and theory found in this amazing field of canine hydrotherapy.

Time to Complete

Students have access to the course for six months. The course will take approximately three months to complete if studying five hours a week. This leaves time for review and the opportunity to repeat any or all of the modules as many times as desired.

We really encourage students to take advantage of their six month access to the course. It provides ample time to go back and review the learning material to reinforce their understanding and increase retention, especially in the areas of Anatomy & Physiology and Common Conditions. It's important that this foundational knowledge to be well-embedded in your memory, as it will support your future learning and professional career working with dogs and their veterinarians.

Certification

Upon completion of the online modules and successfully passing the final assessment, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This certificate represents the knowledge and skill attained by students throughout our course. It’s a certificate that has gained strong recognition and exceptional reputation among professionals in the field.

We recommend researching the laws and regulations in your area. You may find there is not an official licensing body that governs canine therapies such as hydrotherapy or massage therapy. Your certificate from Canine Ripples shows that you have achieved a greater degree of knowledge and professionalism in the field of canine hydrotherapy.

All canine hydrotherapists must only perform hydrotherapy under a veterinarian's recommendation and approval.

We must all work within our scope of practice. Veterinarians diagnose the dog's condition. Our job is to help facilitate healing according to the dog's treatment plan.

The IAAMB/ACWT is an association that oversees canine hydrotherapy in North America.

Canine Ripples has been awarded the status of IAAMB/ACWT Preferred Educational Provider.

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What you'll find in the course

The course consists of:

Thirteen Online Learning Modules

Final Assessment

Resource Page

A Guide to Opening a Canine Hydrotherapy Pool

Zoom Consultation Call

Online Support

13: Bodywork and Relaxation Techniques

We'll look at some of the basic bodywork techniques that you can do in the pool. You'll learn about Floats and Canine Watsu as well as some other relaxation techniques that can be done between sets or during the cool down phase of the swim session..

Certification

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