Program Overview
The Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarian Program (CCRV) trains and certifies licensed veterinarians and vet school students how to use rehabilitation tools and techniques to treat canine patients. During the 4-session hybrid program, students will engage with program material through both online and on-site lectures, labs, and demos with Chi University's renowned faculty.
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
122 CE hours
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
1h
Lab: Manual Therapy & Case Workup
2h
Lab: UWTM, THEREX, LASER, TUS, Electrotherapy, Peizowave
9h
Lab: Rehab Case Workup & Discussion
6h
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 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
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
Please note that Chi cannot issue any certification to veterinary students until their DVM or equivalent has been obtained.
Instructors
Ronald B. Koh
DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRV, CCRP, CVMMP, CVCH, CVFT, CVPP, CVTP, CHPV
Dr. Ronald Koh, originally from Malaysia, earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and has been practicing in the United States since 2009. He is a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced expertise in pain management, acupuncture, manual therapy, TCVM, and integrative medicine.
Dr. Koh is the founder of the canine rehabilitation veterinary certification (CCRV) program at Chi University and serves as a professor there. He previously held faculty positions as clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and later as clinical associate professor of Integrative Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
He holds multiple certifications in acupuncture (CVA), rehabilitation (CCRP, CCRV), pain management (CVPP), medical manipulation (CVMMP), herbal therapy (CVCH), food therapy (CVFT), Tui-na (CVTP), and hospice and palliative care (CHPV), and integrative veterinary cancer care (IVCCP-pending). His professional passions include managing chronic diseases, chronic pain, mobility dysfunction, cancer, and advancing the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound, with the ultimate goal of restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life for animals through a multimodal, holistic approach.
A sought-after national and international speaker, Dr. Koh regularly presents at conferences and teaches workshops not only across North America but also throughout Asia and European countries. He has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications on topics including acupuncture, TCVM, rehabilitation, pain management, laser therapy, and integrative medicine.
Outside of his professional life, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring diverse cultures. Fun fact: Dr. Koh speaks five languages—English, Mandarin, Hakka, Cantonese, and Malay.
Ching-Ming Liu
BVM, PhD, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CTCVMP
Dr. Ching-Ming Liu is the chief veterinarian in National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital, also the director of Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine section and cliniical assistant professor. He receivd his BVM in 1989 and Master Degree in 1981 and Ph.D in 2015, all from Taiwan. His specialtes include surgery, neurology, acupuncture and rehabilitation.
Directors
Chee May Wong
DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, MSTCVM, MS (Emergency and Neurology)
Dr. Chee May Wong graduated with a DVM from University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2003 and has practiced in small animal medicine and emergency practice for twenty years and established her own private clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. In 2013, Dr. Wong began pursuing an education in TCVM at the Chi Institute (now Chi University) and earned a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA, 2013), Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH, 2017), Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner (CVTP, 2017), Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT, 2017) with Dean's List recognition, Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner (CTCVMP, 2018) and Master of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (MS-TCVM, 2019). Dr. Wong the Director of Chi Malaysia, tutor, lab instructor (TA), Acupoints examiner and also part of elected WATCVM BOD and APATCVM BOD. She has published and presented her case & research studies including “ Integrative Medical Approach to Anaplasmosis in a dog", “TCVM Approach to Acute Pelvic Limb Paralysis in a Dog,” "The Effectiveness of Integrating Gui Pi Tang with Conventional Medicines in the Treatment of Thrombocytopenia in Dogs: A Retrospective Study,” and “Integrative mSAP for Arthritis and other Geriatric/Pediatric Conditions in Dogs and Cats etc. Her mission is to save more lives, especially in emergency critical care cases with the latest integrative medical approach by applying Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine treatment regime.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2025-2026
Schedule & Tuition
Access to all sessions will end at the conclusion of the final session.
Session 1
Online
Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2025
$1,210.00
Session 2
Online Portion
Sep 1 - Oct 6, 2025
On-site Portion in Kajang, Malaysia
Oct 7 - 10, 2025
$2,615.00
Session 3
Online
Oct 11 - Dec 11, 2025
$1,210.00
Session 4
Online Portion
Dec 12, 2025 - Feb 12, 2026
On-site Portion in Kajang, Malaysia
Feb 9 - 11, 2026
Includes the CCRV Certification
$2,215.00
Payment Information
A $250.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session, course, or event.