Canine Rehabilitation Certification Track

This course teaches veterinarians how to diagnose neurological and musculoskeletal deficits and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans for canine patients

South Korea
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Course Overview

The Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRV) is a course that trains and certifies licensed veterinarians in veterinary rehabilitation for canines.

The course is presented in 2 online sessions and 2 hybrid sessions. Each hybrid session includes two portions: online & on-site. During the program, students will engage with program material through both online and on-site lectures, labs, and demos with Chi University's renowned faculty.

This course is limited to 30 students.

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Program Objectives

  • Formulate comprehensive rehabilitation program for a variety of disorders, including orthopedic, neurologic, medical, hospice, and palliative cases.
  • Select and apply appropriate therapies and modalities to treat patients, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, laser, thermotherapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy, shockwave, magnetic field therapy, etc.
  • Utilize assistive devices, orthotic, and prosthetic on patients.
  • Learn ortho-biologics and how they work in intra- articular therapy, and demonstrate the correct technique of administering an intra-articular injection.

Program Highlights

Designed for and offered exclusively to veterinarians and vet school students.

Our world-renown instructors are experts in canine rehab as well as acupuncture, chiropractic/spinal manipulation, herbal medicine, and additional integrative veterinary medicine modalities.

Intensive on-site, hands-on learning with state-of-art distance education for the best learning quality.

Excellent support with free online case consultation for all graduates.

Canine Rehabilitation Certification Track

Taught in English

For veterinarians and veterinary students only

Curriculum

Introduction to Canine Sports

1h

Canine Kinematics and How It Relates to Performance

1h

Canine Locomotion and Gait Re-training Strategies

1h

Core Training and Conditioning for Canine Athlete

1h

Common Canine Sports Injuries: Causes, Rehabilitation, Recovery and Prevention

1h

Pharmacological Management of Pain

1h

Non-pharmacological Management of Pain

1h

Rehabilitation for Acute Post-operative Management

1h

Rehabilitation for Common Orthopedic Disorders

4h

Rehabilitation for Common Neurological Disorders

3h

Rehabilitation for Geriatric Patients

1h

Rehabilitation and Nursing Care for Recumbent Animals

2h

Choosing Devices for Ambulation Assistance in Rehab Patients

1h

Rehabilitation for Hospice, Palliative, and Cancer Care

1h

Rehabilitation for Other Internal Medical Conditions

1h

Thinking Out of the Box: Unusual Cases that Benefit From Rehabilitation and Some That Do Not

1h

Feline Rehabilitation

1h

Nutraceuticals, Supplements, and Herbals

1h

Regenerative Medicine

2h

Obesity

1h

Lab Values in Canine Rehab and Their Role in Clinical Decision-Making for Rehab

1h

Zoonotic and Infectious Disease Awareness, Prevention, and Control Strategies in Canine Rehab

1h

Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Assistive Devices

2h

Red Flags and Cautions for Rehabilitation Patients

2h

Rehabilitation for Pocket Pets, Wildlife and Exotics

1h

Rehabilitation Practice Business Strategies

1h

Hot Topics in Rehab

1h

Acupuncture and Tui-na for Canine Rehab

1h

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes, Testing and Treatment

1h

Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis): Indications & Synovial Fluid Analysis

1h

Intra-Articular Therapy: Indications & Product Selection

1h

Onsite Hands-on Lab: a minimum of 8 hours involving topics as follows:

Joint Injection Techniques

Thermoplastic Splinting

Veterinary Orthotics: Making a Good Impression

Rehab Assessment Review, Therapeutic Exercises, Therapeutic Modalities, Manual Therapy/Tui-Na, Case Workup, Group Discussion, etc

Certification

Students are eligible for the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRV) certification, endorsed by Chi. The certification requirements are as follows:

  • Complete all 4 sessions of the program.
  • Pass 3 online quizzes with scores above 75%.
  • Pass Final Written Exam* with a score above 75%.
  • Pass Final Practical Exam* with a score above 75%.
  • Submit two case studies (one orthopedic case and one neurological case) to be approved.
  • Approval of 30 internship hours

*All exams are conducted in English only

Instructors

Dr. Koh earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and further honed his expertise at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, completing a specialty internship and a Master’s in acupuncture/integrative medicine. Subsequently, he has been teaching at Chi University and served as a clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine before his current role as the clinical associate professor and head of Integrative Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, Chinese food therapy, rehabilitation, and medical manipulation, Dr. Koh is also board certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also holds the distinguished title of Charter Fellow with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. Dr. Koh is an internationally recognized speaker and mentor in the areas of rehabilitation, TCVM, and integrative medicine. He also has contributed to academic literature, penning book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on these areas. His clinical focus centers on integrative approaches to various health conditions to optimize clinical outcomes and quality of life, particularly concerning pain management, mobility issues, and chronic disorders.

Dr. Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and a Board-Certified Specialist (Diplomate) in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR). She is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, in Chinese Herbal Medicine through Chi University, and is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. In 2007, Dr. Huntingford opened Ontario’s first saltwater canine therapy pool and canine rehabilitation centre. Dr. Huntingford lectures nationally and internationally on rehabilitation, acupuncture, geriatric medicine, herbals, and pain management to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. She has authored or co-authored several textbook chapters on rehabilitation and published a number of peer reviewed manuscripts. She consults and sits on several advisory boards related to herbal medicine, laser therapy, pain management and holistic medicine. Dr. Huntingford is the director for Chi Canada which offers Veterinary Acupuncture and Canine Rehabilitation Certificate programs in Essex, Ontario.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2025

Schedule & Tuition

Session 3
Session 4

Location

Location of class

VIP Animal TCVM and Rehabilitation Center by Dr. Shin

7, Samseong-ro, 133-gil

Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Republic of Korea

Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations

Dr. Shin

chiunikorea@gmail.com

 + 82-2-6952-7524/ +82-10-2414-5602

Payment Information

A $150.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.

Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session or course.