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Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF) Level 3 Award
- Develop an understanding of gait and biomechanics
- Evaluate canine posture and identify adaptations
- Use advanced treadmill techniques to improve gait and posture in canines
- Build on your existing hydrotherapy skill set
- Gain membership with the CHA and IRVAP (ICH)
- Get qualified in a matter of weeks
About your Course
This course is suitable for anyone who is already qualified to work with small animals and has already completed a lower-level aquatic treadmill therapy course. Students must have completed the level 3 hydrotherapy certificate and aquatic treadmill therapy course.
Throughout the level 3 award in advanced aquatic treadmill therapy course, you’re able to develop your existing knowledge further to provide the next level of support for the animals in your care.
By conducting gait analysis, identifying abnormal postures and understanding what actions to take can prove extremely beneficial to the welfare and quality of life of the animals you treat.
The course also covers how to properly perform patient reviews to effectively monitor their progress during treatment. As well as how to use advanced aquatic treadmill techniques during therapy.
This course includes a practical day within our busy rehabilitation centres alongside our experienced qualified hydrotherapists and physiotherapists. This will give you the opportunity to use aquatic treadmill equipment on a variety of patients. You can choose to attend either our Oxford or Chepstow centres.
Placement centres that deliver this:
- Houston, USA
- Oxford/Chepstow/Melksham/Newcastle/Aberdeen, UK
The centres offer state of the art equipment including gait analysis and underwater treadmills and hydrotherapy pools.
You will be required to get in and out of the aquatic treadmill some techniques require you to be knelt and sat in the water with the dog. Therefore, should you require any support in doing so, ensure this is in place and the centre is aware.
Once you’ve completed the course you will be able to expand your service offering to include advanced aquatic treadmill therapy techniques.
Getting Started
This Level 3 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals is for anyone who is already trained and working within small animal care.
The course is completely online and gives you the knowledge and skills you need to competently provide advanced aquatic treadmill therapy to your clients.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. Our industry-leading offering allows you to learn from anywhere, at any time. Just log in to our online learning portal to access your course materials.
You will be supported throughout your learning by an expert, qualified tutor who will mark your assignments and answer any questions relating to the course material.
Studying online means you’re in complete control of your education. Online learning gives you the flexibility to work around your current schedule and get qualified.
Qualification: Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF) Level 3 Award
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals.
This course is approved by the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Learners will need to have completed an industry recognised Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, without Aquatic Units within the completed qualification. They will also need to have completed the Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals. The minimum age for access to this qualification is 16 years of age.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessement requirements
You will be assessed via a combination of video and photo submissions, your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 1 day of practical training at the Woozelbears centre located in Witney.
If placement or practical required, when?
Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner once the threshold has been met.
Additional requirements
Learners can become a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) or the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH) following completion of this course.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Each module is divided so you can see exactly what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible. So you will see a different number of assignments in your personal portfolio; you will still complete the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Practical Advanced Treadmill Treatment
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to conduct gait analysis.
- Understand the equipment used for advanced aquatic TM techniques.
- Be able to apply advanced aquatic TM techniques.
- Be able to review patient performance.
Unit 2: Biomechanics and Gait
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Understand terminology used in hydrotherapy.
- Understand gait patterns.
- Evaluate normal and abnormal postures.
- Understand the process of muscle contraction.
There will be a variety of in-depth assessments for each unit. This is to demonstrate you understand the learning objectives set in the unit so you’re able to progress. There is no exam for this qualification.
OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF) Level 3 Award
- Develop an understanding of gait and biomechanics
- Evaluate canine posture and identify adaptations
- Use advanced treadmill techniques to improve gait and posture in canines
- Build on your existing hydrotherapy skill set
- Gain membership with the CHA and IRVAP (ICH)
- Get qualified in a matter of weeks
About your Course
This course is suitable for anyone who is already qualified to work with small animals and has already completed a lower-level aquatic treadmill therapy course. Students must have completed the level 3 hydrotherapy certificate and aquatic treadmill therapy course.
Throughout the level 3 award in advanced aquatic treadmill therapy course, you’re able to develop your existing knowledge further to provide the next level of support for the animals in your care.
By conducting gait analysis, identifying abnormal postures and understanding what actions to take can prove extremely beneficial to the welfare and quality of life of the animals you treat.
The course also covers how to properly perform patient reviews to effectively monitor their progress during treatment. As well as how to use advanced aquatic treadmill techniques during therapy.
This course includes a practical day within our busy rehabilitation centres alongside our experienced qualified hydrotherapists and physiotherapists. This will give you the opportunity to use aquatic treadmill equipment on a variety of patients. You can choose to attend either our Oxford or Chepstow centres.
Placement centres that deliver this:
- Houston, USA
- Oxford/Chepstow/Melksham/Newcastle/Aberdeen, UK
The centres offer state of the art equipment including gait analysis and underwater treadmills and hydrotherapy pools.
You will be required to get in and out of the aquatic treadmill some techniques require you to be knelt and sat in the water with the dog. Therefore, should you require any support in doing so, ensure this is in place and the centre is aware.
Once you’ve completed the course you will be able to expand your service offering to include advanced aquatic treadmill therapy techniques.
Getting Started
This Level 3 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals is for anyone who is already trained and working within small animal care.
The course is completely online and gives you the knowledge and skills you need to competently provide advanced aquatic treadmill therapy to your clients.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. Our industry-leading offering allows you to learn from anywhere, at any time. Just log in to our online learning portal to access your course materials.
You will be supported throughout your learning by an expert, qualified tutor who will mark your assignments and answer any questions relating to the course material.
Studying online means you’re in complete control of your education. Online learning gives you the flexibility to work around your current schedule and get qualified.
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
Qualification: Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF) Level 3 Award
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals.
This course is approved by the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Each module is divided so you can see exactly what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible. So you will see a different number of assignments in your personal portfolio; you will still complete the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Practical Advanced Treadmill Treatment
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to conduct gait analysis.
- Understand the equipment used for advanced aquatic TM techniques.
- Be able to apply advanced aquatic TM techniques.
- Be able to review patient performance.
Unit 2: Biomechanics and Gait
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Understand terminology used in hydrotherapy.
- Understand gait patterns.
- Evaluate normal and abnormal postures.
- Understand the process of muscle contraction.
There will be a variety of in-depth assessments for each unit. This is to demonstrate you understand the learning objectives set in the unit so you’re able to progress. There is no exam for this qualification.
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