level 3 certificate in hydrotherapy for small animals, animal care education - copy

www.animaleducation.org Animal Care Education Teaching Centre

Animal Care Education Training Centres have been set up with the sole purpose of brining

short animal care courses to the public in the East Midlands area of the U.K and for

developing online courses for the many charity workers around the world.


Lecturers

Our lecturers Dana Prince NDAM, Cert Ed, MiFl and Carol Bladon, Bsc, PGCE, MiFl have worked in

full time education for over 15 years. Dana and Carol are both registered with the Institute

for Learning and are fully CRB checked.

They have had long careers various fields of animal welfare and management including

hydrotherapy, veterinary nursing, research areas, rescue and rehabilitation, zoo

management and dog training. Our partners and staff at both centres are also fully qualified

in Hydrotherapy and have experience in hydrotherapy and working with dogs and small

animals.

Our Centres

We use two registered centres for the level 3 Hydrotherapy Course, both have varying

facilities. Paws4 Centre is registered through CHA and Sherwood Canine Centre is registered

through NARCH. Both centres only take veterinary referrals, even for fitness and fun. You

have the choice of centres to book onto, however, the one day practical assessment in

module one will be run from Sherwood Canine Hydrotherapy Centre to allow you access

into the pool with the dogs and have hands on practice in the water.


Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JA

(www.paws4.org.uk/)

Paws4 Hydrotherapy is registered with CHA. The teaching is spacious, with room to sit and

relax inside or outside at break times. There is a large free car park onsite and the centre is

close to the A52, M1 and will soon have a tram link into Nottingham onsite.

The pool area has a spa for separate treatments, showering facilities and a hydrotherapy

pool designed for maximum control with a harness. The Centre is owned and run by Anne

Westwood who is always on hand for advice and to demonstrate techniques and sessions.

Anne Westwood has a Bsc (hons) Animal Behaviour degree and has worked in hydrotherapy

for over 10 years.

http://www.paws4.org.uk/


Physiotherapy

Paws4 runs a physiotherapy service provided by Melanie Butler Chartered Veterinary

Physiotherapist. Melanie is also the Centre Internal Verifier for Animal Care Education and

advises on all aspects of course materials, resources and assessment structure.


Brierly Park Close, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 3JZ

(www.eastmidlandshydrotherapy.co.uk/)

The centre has one of the largest pools in the UK, 26ft x 13ft x 4ft (8m x 4m x 1.25m) which

allows clients to handle dogs including giant breeds in the pool. The pool is in a spacious

room with showering facilities for clients and patients. It is heated at a constant 32c with

jets of water if required.

There is an aquatic treadmill onsite used as a stand-alone treatment or alongside pool

hydrotherapy treatment. The Centre runs an apprenticeship scheme for hydrotherapy

students and our trainer and assessor for practical days is Ken Gumbley. Ken has worked at

the centre for over 2 years and before this was the founding member of the Schuzhund

Club, involved in the psychology, fitness levels and temperament of working and sports

dogs.

http://www.eastmidlandshydrotherapy.co.uk/


Sherwood Canine Hydrotherapy also has free parking onsite and is close to the town of

Sutton in Ashfield. The teaching area is slightly smaller but the pool more than makes up for

this. Ken and the other staff members will also be on hand working throughout the courses

to offer an insight into the running of the Hydrotherapy Centre.


To achieve the full level 3 qualification there are 10 mandatory units (29 credits). The

qualification is overseen by ABC Awarding Body.

The above course is a nationally recognised qualification, for any clients living or working

outside of the UK please check with relevant regulatory bodies or veterinary authorities in

your state or province. This qualification fulfils the training requirements for registration for

both NARCH and CHA.

Animal Care Education Training offers flexibility in booking the units, it easy to complete all

10 units over a 1 year period or to book certain individual units for CPD purposes or for

those clients wishing to improve their CV or to work in a hydrotherapy setting.

Any units that are available to book separately are also included in our 3 day courses within

either module 1, 2 or 3.

Introduction to Hydrotherapy for Small Animals (4 credits) 2 day course

Small Animal First Aid for Hydrotherapists (3 credits) 1 day course

Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (3 credits) 1 day course

Anatomy and Physiology for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (4 credits) 2 day course


Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.

Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a

particular set time.

Day One 09.30 – Introductions, refreshments 10.00 – Start time Lunch time and breaks no set times 16.30 – Finish Day Two 09.30 – Refreshments 10.00 – Start time Lunch time and breaks no set times 16.30 – Finish

Cruciate Ligament Injury – Case Study, “Boo”

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Non slip/waterproof shoes

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All course notes and hand outs

Refreshments and lunch

Assessment document

Access to online documents

Tutorial support

Case study notes

Information pack

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This 2 day introduction unit concentrates on the theory of hydrotherapy and explores

aspects of the effects of treatment on common medical and orthopaedic conditions. This

unit will give you knowledge of some of the science behind pet hydrotherapy and will allow

you to observe patients hydrotherapy sessions in the pool and other facilities available at

the centre you are booked into.

When you are booked and confirm your place on the course you will be sent an introductory

pack with information about your course and study notes which will introduce you to the

terminology and conditions we will be studying.

Tendon and ligament injuries Hip dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia Patella Luxation

Arthritis Wobbler Syndrome (CSM)

Spinal Cord injuries/Herniated discs/Spondylosis

You will be asked to research other common conditions as part of this course at home.

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Theory assessment that you can do in your own time at home and submit on a given date

agreed with your tutor.





09.30 – Introductions, refreshments

10.00 – Start time

Lunch and breaks no set times

17.00 – Finish

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All course notes and hand outs Refreshments and lunch Assessment document Access to online documents Tutorial support

Information pack

Bandages and demo dog

CPR dog

CPR cat

This unit is both theory and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first aid

situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and working

within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs for taking

vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to Casper and

Jerry our CPR dog and cat.

Shock Convulsions, fits and seizures

Suspected poisoning Resuscitation

Gastric Torsion Snake bites

Hyperthermia Choking

Hypothermia Collapse

Dyspnoea Haemorrhage

Stings and bites Burns and scalds

You will be assessed in some practical elements on the day of the course along with a theory

assessment which you will be expected to hand in on the given date set by your tutor.





Day One



Lunch and breaks no set time

17.00 – Finish

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This unit is important for anybody working at or considering starting a hydrotherapy pool.

You will gain a basic understanding of water management and treatment, looking at water

chemistry and the relationship of various chemicals used. Throughout the course of the

day you will also have the opportunity to undertake practical sessions.

Legal and ethical obligations

Water testing

Water chemistry

Pool plant equipment

Maintenance of equipment

Chemical uses

Chemical risks


assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.





Introduction to hydrotherapy for small animals (4 credits)

Assessing and checking an animal’s suitability for hydrotherapy treatment (3 credits)

Administering hydrotherapy treatment to small animals (3 credits)

Day One: Introduction to hydrotherapy




17.00 – Finish

Day Two: Assessing, administering and checking suitability

09.30 – Refreshments



17.30 – Finish

Day Three: Practical assessment day (held at Sherwood Canine Hydrotherapy Centre)




16.00 – Finish Time


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Case Studies

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This 3 day course includes both the theory and practical side of hydrotherapy. Identifying

the key properties of water and looking at the intended effects of hydrotherapy treatment

on specific common conditions. You will look at various pieces of equipment and have

hands on experience of the different facilities. The unit explores the role of the Multi-

disciplinary team and you will be expected to carry out a written risk assessment of the site.

Observations and some practical experience will be introduced over the first 2 days of the

course, however, the 3rd day will be practically based and you will have the opportunity to

have hands on access to dogs in the large pool, shower dogs, health check and weigh dogs

as part of your assessment. This 1 day assessment day will take place at the Sherwood

Canine Hydrotherapy Centre, even for clients booked onto the course at PAWS4.

You will be expected to attend the Sherwood Canine Hydrotherapy Centre for the last day of

the course for your practical element of your assessment. You will also be given a theory

assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your tutor.





Management of medical conditions in hydrotherapy for small animals

Anatomy and physiology for small animal hydrotherapy

Management of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions in hydrotherapy for small

animals




Day One: Anatomy and physiology




17.00 – Finish

Day Two: Anatomy and physiology




17.00 – Finish

Day Three: Management of orthopaedic and

Neurological conditions




16.30 – Finish Time


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Covering aspects of the scientific side to hydrotherapy, this unit looks at the major relevant

aspects of small anatomy and physiology, concentrating on canine physiology. Identifying

common medical condition and exploring how hydrotherapy can help the treatment of

common orthopaedic and neurological conditions. An understanding of how animals stand

and move is vital for a hydrotherapist and this course covers bones, joints and muscles as

well as ligaments and tendons.

Canine skeletal anatomy

Bone anatomy

Anatomy of muscles

Tendons and ligaments

Common orthopaedic conditions

Common neurological conditions

You will be given a theory assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your tutor.





Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy

Professional Practice and Multi- Disciplinary Team working for hydro therapists

The principles of small hydrotherapy

Small animal first aid for hydro therapists

Day One: Water Management


10.00 – Start


17.00 – Finish

Day Two: Professional practice and principles of small animal hydrotherapy


10.00 – Start


17.00 – Finish

Day Three: First Aid for Small Animals


10.00 – Start


17.00 – Finish

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Case Studies

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Starting with water management, this unit is important for anybody working at or

considering starting a hydrotherapy pool. You will gain a basic understanding of water

management and treatment, looking at water chemistry and the relationship of various

chemicals used. Throughout the course of the day you will also have the opportunity to

undertake practical sessions.

As a hydrotherapist it is important to consider your own role and that of others, the

professional practice module explores these roles and discusses the importance of continual

profession development. You will also cover underpinning knowledge of the techniques and

approaches used by hydrotherapists.

Your last day consists of both and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first

aid situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and

working within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs

for taking vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to

Casper and Jerry our CPR dog and cat.


assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.

level 3 certificate in hydrotherapy for small animals, animal care education - copy

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