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This course aims to develop an understanding of what hydrotherapy is and how it is of benefit to animals. It is the perfect introduction for someone interested in becoming a hydrotherapist before embarking on the required qualifications, or for those with a general interest in the field. 

• This course will be taught in-person, with an 80% theory, 20% practical split. 
• Learners can progress to the L3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy to then progress into employment as a hydrotherapist upon completion of this course.

The course includes topics such as:

• What is hydrotherapy
• Why it is used and its benefits
• Basic water properties and how they assist treatment
• The life of a hydrotherapist
• Cold water swimming vs hydrotherapy
• Handling of dogs for fun swims
• Basic gait analysis and what to look for with your own dog
• Session demonstrations for medical cases

As this is an introductory course, please note you will not be treating rehabilitation cases and further study is required to work as a small animal hydrotherapist.

Course Cost

Please note 庥豆app下载 have recently secured funding, allowing for a reduction in price to a selection of veterinary & hydrotherapy courses, subject to eligibility*.

*Learners will be eligible for funding if they were aged over 19 on 31st August 2024 and have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. Learners living in devolved areas (eg Greater London Combined Authority) will not be eligible for funding. Learners currently undertaking an apprenticeship will not be eligible for funding.

Price (non-funded learners): 拢350

Price (funded learners): 拢210

This course is not formally assessed. Knowledge and understanding will be checked through in-class activities.

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in canine rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.