This BASIC 5-day course is designed for the competent training of the Hydro therapist
wishing to work with canines. Canada does not hold any standards or testing for
the competency of Hydro therapist, nor does it recognize this course or any other. There
is no formal education process for a Canadian Hydro therapist and it is to that end
that I have developed this comprehensive training program. The manual standing alone
is not for sale. A student is required to complete 15 hours of pool work under a
recognized Hydro therapist.
Hydrotherapy Basic Course Outline
Classes will run from 8 am until 5pm, or 6 pm: Generally speaking the morning will
be spent in the classroom or labs and the afternoon will be spent in the water with
actual patients
Introduction to Hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy?
Immediate benefits
Health and Safety Rules and Regulations
Conditions conducive to
Roles and responsibilities
How Hydrotherapy works
Common Conditions
Conditions in brief
Explanation of conditions in relation to Hydrotherapy Understanding precautions
needed and conditions affecting such
Pool and Water Management
Pool types
Equipment
Chemicals and handling of
Trouble shooting
First Aid
As it relates to hydrotherapy
Specific conditions and how to treat emergencies of such
Canine Anatomy
Basic Anatomy
External Anatomy
Anatomical Directions
The Musculoskeletal System
Understanding medical and common related vocabulary
Setting a Treatment Plan
Factors of influence
General rules
Suggested protocol
Designing a protocol
Communicating your treatment plan with the Veterinarian
Management of Records and Clients
Types of Clients
client reports
Client care
Liaison with the Veterinarian
Water Reports
Setting Up Your business
Marketing
Customer service
Forms
Legalities