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.
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
Session 1
Introduction to Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
1h
History of Canine Rehabilitation and Legal Issues
1h
Introduction to Physical Therapy Terminology and Outcome Measurements
1h
Applied Exercise Physiology in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
1h
Canine Gait and Posture
1h
Applied Nutrition in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
1h
Applied Behavior in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
1h
How to Perform a Neurological Exam
1h
Common Neurological Conditions
2h
How to Perform an Orthopedic Exam
1h
Common Orthopedic Disorders from Head to Toe
2h
Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Elbow
1h
Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Hip Dysplasia
1h
Imaging in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine: Skeletal Diseases in Young Dogs
1h
Pain Physiology and Assessment
2h
Wound Healing Strategies
1h
Review of Head, Cervical and Thoracic Limb Musculature
1h
Review of Abdominal, Dorsal and Pelvic Limb Musculature
1h
The Business of Canine Rehabilitation
1h
Canine Anatomy: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
3h
Evidence of Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise
1h
Session 2
Land Exercises
2h
Thermotherapy
1h
Hydrotherapy
2h
Electrotherapy
2h
Therapeutic Ultrasounds
1h
Electromagnetic Therapy
1h
Shockwave Therapy
1h
Manual Therapy
2h
Laser Therapy
2h
Lab: Neck & FL Muscles
4h
Lab: HL & TL Spine Muscles
4h
Lab: Landmarks & Flexibility Assessment
2h
Putting it Together: Development of Rehab Plans
Onsite Hands-on Lab: a minimum of 25 hours involving topics as follows:
Building Muscles: Front Limb, Hind Limb, and Paraspinal Muscles
Rehab Assessment: Gait, Posture, Position Transfer
Rehab Assessment: Anatomy Landmarks, PROM, End-Feel, Goniometry, Joint Play, Muscle Flexibility & Circumference, Muscle Strength Test, Myofascial Exam, etc
Orthopedic Exam (Valgus/Varus, Biceps Stretch, Campbell’s, Medial Shoulder Instability, Cranial Drawer, Tibial Thrust, Modified Tibial Thrust, Iliopsoas stretch, Ortolani, Baden’s, etc)
Neurologic Exam (Postural Reactions, Spinal Reflexes, UMN vs LMN, Neuroanatomical Localization, etc)
Manual Therapy (Stretching, Joint Compression, Joint Traction, Joint Glide, Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Cross Friction, Myofascial Release, Ischemic Compression, Trigger Point Release, etc)
Therapeutic Exercises: Isometric/Concentric/Eccentric, Phases of Rehabilitation, Warm-Up & Cool-Down, FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), Fatigue/DOMS, Exercises for Sensory & Motor Input Activation, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Weight Bearing, Balance, Proprioception, ROM, Strength & Core, Targeted Muscles, etc
Hydrotherapy: Underwater Treadmill
Therapeutic Modalities: Laser (Photobiomodulation), Therapeutic Ultrasound, Extracorporeal Shockwave, Electrotherapy (TENS & NMES)
Rehab Case Workup & Discussions
Session 3
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
Session 4
Regenerative Medicine
2h
Obesity
1h
Lab Values Canine Rehab and Their Role in Clinical Decision Making Rehab
1h
Zoonotic and Infectious Disease Awareness, Prevention, and Control Strategies in Canine Rehab
1h
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Assistive Devices
2h
Reg Flag and Cautions for Rehabilitations 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
CCRV 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
Ronald Koh
DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRP, CVMMP, CVCH, CVFT
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.
Janice Huntingford
DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVPP, CCRT, CAVCA, CVFT, CVTP, MSTCVM, DACVSMR
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
2023
Schedule & Tuition
Session 1
Online
Feb 1 - Apr 15, 2023
$1,095.00
Session 2
Online Portion
Apr 16 - Jun 30, 2023
On-site Portion in Seoul, South Korea
May 24 - May 27, 2023
$2,500.00
Location
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
Session 3
Online
Jul 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
$1,095.00
Session 4
Online Portion
Feb 1 - May 21, 2024
On-site Portion in Seoul, South Korea
May 19 - May 21, 2024
Includes the CCRV Certification
$2,100.00
Location
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 $200.00 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.