This BASIC 7-day course is designed for the competent training of the
Hydrotherapist wishing to work with canines. Canada does not hold any standards
or testing for the competency of Hydrotherapist , nor does it recognize this
course or any other.There is no formal education process for a Canadian
Hydrotherapist 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 Hydrotherapist.
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