Complete Level 1* and Level 2* CCRP courses.
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Level 1= e-learning Canine I – III
Level 2= presence days Canine IV + e-learning Canine V:
Both levels are required to allow a candidate to take the exams and earn
the title CCRP.
Afterwards you are obliged to start to work on your own cases.
Canine I
This course is taught as an e-learning module with 12 hours lectures and
another 10-12 hours preparation time.
Why physical rehabilitation
In this part the participants will get an overview about the reasons and
the advantages of physical therapy. The scientific basis and the evidence-based
proof of the values of Physical Rehabilitation will be explained.
Osteology and Arthrology, Myology, Neuroanatomy
A sound knowledge about the structure and function of the musculoskeletal
system is necessary for success in the field of rehabilitation. Therefore
the necessary knowledge of anatomical structures important for Physical
Rehabilitation will be presented.
Common neurologic conditions, common hindlimb orthopedic conditions, common
forelimborthopedic conditions
In this module the most important disorders seen in rehabilitation will
be explained. For each disease the etiology, diagnosis and the conservative
or surgical treatments will be addressed.
Canine behavior
The development of a successful rehabilitation plan not only depends on
the underlying disease but also on the dog’s behavior. In this module the
students will become familiar with all types of canine behavior important
for physical rehabilitation.
Canine examination, orthopedic examination, neurologic examination
Before a rehabilitation program is started a diagnosis of the underlying
diseases and conditions must be made. Therefore the students will be introduced
to common orthopedic and neurological examination techniques.
Introduction / e-learning
- Why physical rehabilitation
- Osteology and Arthrology
- Myology
- Neuroanatomy
- Common neurologic conditions
- Common hind limb orthopedic conditions
- Common forelimb orthopedic conditions
- Canine behavior
- Canine examination
- Orthopedic examination
- Neurologic examination
- Team approach – getting started
Canine II
This course is taught as an
e-learning module with 12 hours lectures and another 12-14 hours
preparation time.
Additionally these modalities are taught in labs on animal during the
presence days.
In this part the most important physical rehabilitation modalities will
be explained. For each modality the physiological and pathophysiological
basic knowledge will be taught. Topics will be thermotherapy (cold, heat,
superficial, deep, therapeutic ultrasound), electrical stimulation, laser,
and different other emerging modalities. The theory and evidencebased use
of each modality will be presented in lecture, and the modalities will
be used by participants in labs.
Physical Agents and Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Acute and chronic inflammation
- Response of tissues to disuse and remobilization
- Regulatory issues
- Biophysical properties of heat
- Biophysical properties of cold
- Superficial heating agents
- Cryotherapy
- Deep heating agents (plus Lab)
- Electrical stimulation / TENS, NMES (plus Lab)
- Laser treatment (plus Lab)
- Other emerging modalities (shockwave, etc.)
Canine III
This part is taught as an
e-learning module with 11 hours lectures and another 14-15 hours
preparation time.
Additionally these modalities are taught in labs during the presence days.
Therapeutic exercises and aquatic therapy are highly important in rehabilitation.
To perform patient orientated and adequately designed exercise programs,
the rehabilitation specialist needs a deep understanding of dog biomechanics,
exercise physiology and conditioning. Students will be introduced to methods
of biomechanical research including kinetics and kinematics. An overview
of the biomechanics of sound and diseased dogs and the biomechanics during
therapeutic exercises will be given. Important considerations in exercises
physiology will also be discussed. Using this basic knowledge, students
will be instructed in the different exercises and aquatic regimes in lecture
and lab.
Therapeutic exercise prescription and aquatic therapy
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Range of motion and stretching (plus Lab)
- Massage (plus Lab)
- Joint mobilization, end-feels, goniometry, and limb circumference (plus
Lab)
- Therapeutic exercises (plus Lab)
- Exercises to enhance proprioception (plus Lab)
- Aquatic exercises (plus Lab)
- Exercise physiology and conditioning
- Assessing treatment outcomes
- Kinematics of therapeutic exercises
Canine IV
Presence days: In this course, the knowledge from parts Canine
I to III will be put together. The students will design and implement comprehensive
rehabilitation programs for frequently seen conditions, based on actual
cases. The rehabilitation program will be discussed regarding time frames
and duration of treatments, the methods of referral and communication with
the referring vet and the owner, and documentation.
Design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program for commonly
seen orthopedic conditions in the dog
(interactive, in small groups)
- Design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program for commonly
seen Neurologic conditions in the dog
- Correlate the rehabilitation program with the physiologic processes that
the patient is undergoing during its rehabilitation
- Discuss reasonable time frames for treatment including when to begin treatment,
frequency of treatment, and duration of treatment
- Discuss the need for and the methods of referral and communication between
the referring veterinarian and the rehabilitation provider
- Document the rehabilitation programs using standardized forms
Canine V
Most of the lectures are part of the
e-learning modules with 20 hours lectures and another 20 hours
preparation time.
Real cases work up during the presence days will summarize this in depth
knowledge transfer.
In this part the focus is on osteoarthritis and neurological diseases,
very common conditions presented to the rehabilitation specialist. The
pathophysiology and ethology of OA and neurological conditions will be
explained, and the diagnosis and outcome measurements will be addressed.
Common treatment modalities, including surgical and conservative treatments
will be presented. The importance of pain medication and anti-inflammatory
treatment with a special focus on NSAIDs will be discussed. This part concludes
with designing treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, aquatic
therapy and physical modalities used for treatment of these conditions,
followed by design of treatment plans.
Osteoarthritis and Neurology
- Structure and function of articular cartilage
- How osteoarthritis occurs
- Clinical evaluation of patients with osteoarthritis
- Common clinical conditions leading to arthritis
- Outcome assessment of patients with osteoarthritis
- Surgical treatments
- Role and use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors and steroids
- Slow-acting disease-modifying osteoarthritis agents
- Nutritional treatments
- Alternative and complementary treatments
- Putting it together – designing a treatment plan for the patient with
osteoarthritis
- Common clinical conditions of neurologic disease
- Alternative and complementary treatments
- Putting it together – designing a treatment plan for the patient with
neurologic disease