level 3 hydrotherapy for small animals abc award pdf

www.animaleducation.org Animal Care Education Teaching Centre

Animal Care Education Training Centres have been set up with the sole purpose of brining

short animal care courses to the public in the East Midlands area of the U.K and for

developing online courses for the many charity workers around the world.

http://www.animaleducation.org/


Lecturers

Our lecturers Dana Prince NDAM, Cert Ed, MiFl and Carol Bladon, Bsc, PGCE, MiFl have worked in

full time education for over 15 years. Dana and Carol are both registered with the Institute

for Learning and are fully CRB checked.

They have had long careers various fields of animal welfare and management including

hydrotherapy, veterinary nursing, research areas, rescue and rehabilitation, zoo

management and dog training. Our partners and staff at both centres are also fully qualified

in Hydrotherapy and have experience in hydrotherapy and working with dogs and small

animals.

Our Venue

PAWS4 Hydrotherapy Centre, Stapleford, Nottingham

Paws4 is registered through CHA, is based on a site with the new tram link terminal, it is also

situation next to the A52 with close links to the M1. The centre has a spacious teaching

area, with window viewing from the classroom to the hydrotherapy area where there is a

pool, spa and dog showering area.



Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JA

(www.paws4.org.uk/)

Anne Westwood is the owner and practical trainer for the Level 3 Hydrotherapy Course at

the Centre, Anne has owned and run this centre for 5 years, with over 10 years in the

industry.

The pool area has a spa for separate treatments, showering facilities and a hydrotherapy

pool designed for maximum control with a harness. The Centre is owned and run by Anne

Westwood who is always on hand for advice and to demonstrate techniques and sessions.

Anne Westwood has a Bsc (hons) Animal Behaviour degree and has worked in hydrotherapy

for over 10 years.


http://www.paws4.org.uk/


161 Rutland Rd, Sheffield S3 9PP

Splashy Pups is registered with both CHA and NARCH, run and owned by Kate Clapperton

who is a fully qualified Canine Hydrotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist.

Clients are expected to complete 2 sessions at Splashy pups which will include an individual

assessment day. These sessions will help clients gain practical experience in the pool with

patients and also to observe the aquatic treadmill in operation.

Internal Verification

Provided by Melanie Butler Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist and advises on all aspects

of course materials, resources and assessment structure.


http://www.splashy-pups-hydrotherapy.co.uk/default.html


To achieve the full level 3 qualification there are 10 mandatory units (29 credits). The

qualification is overseen by ABC Awarding Body.

All units are available separately or in combination at request. We offer a discount

when all 3 modules are booked together – when no other offers are being run.

A further discount if two or more clients book onto the same dates together - when no

other offers are being run.

The above course is a nationally recognised qualification, for any clients living or working

outside of the UK please check with relevant regulatory bodies or veterinary authorities in

your state or province. This qualification fulfils the training requirements for registration for

both NARCH and CHA.

Animal Care Education Training offers flexibility in booking the units, it easy to complete all

10 units over a 1 year period or to book certain individual units for CPD purposes or for

those clients wishing to improve their CV or to work in a hydrotherapy setting.

Any units included in the 3 modules are also available to book separately – upon request.

Small Animal First Aid for Hydrotherapists (3 credits) 1 day course

Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (3 credits) 1 day course

Anatomy and Physiology for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (4 credits) 2 day course

If you wish to book any of the other modules separately please contact Dana:

[email protected]


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Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.

Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a

particular set time.

Module 1, Management of Conditions (3 days, 9 credits)

Management of medical conditions in hydrotherapy for small animals (credit value 2)

Anatomy and physiology for small animal hydrotherapy (credit value 4)

Management of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions in hydrotherapy for small

animals (credit value 3)




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Covering aspects of the scientific side to hydrotherapy, this unit looks at the major relevant

aspects of small anatomy and physiology, concentrating on canine physiology. Identifying

common medical condition and exploring how hydrotherapy can help the treatment of

common orthopaedic and neurological conditions. An understanding of how animals stand

and move is vital for a hydrotherapist and this course covers bones, joints and muscles as

well as ligaments and tendons.

Canine skeletal anatomy

Bone anatomy

Anatomy of muscles

Tendons and ligaments

Common orthopaedic conditions

Common neurological conditions

You will be given a theory assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your tutor.






Module 2: Theory and Practical Assessment (2 day theory, 2 day practical, plus 2 individual

assessment days 6 credits)

Introduction to hydrotherapy for small animals (4 credits)

Assessing and checking an animal’s suitability for hydrotherapy treatment (3 credits)

Administering hydrotherapy treatment to small animals (3 credits)

Day One: Introduction to hydrotherapy

Day Two: Assessing, administering and checking suitability

Day Three: Shadow training day PAWS4

Further 2 Individual Assessment Days – organised on an individual basis (PAWS4 and Splashy

Pups)

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This 5 day course includes both the theory and practical side of hydrotherapy. Identifying

the key properties of water and looking at the intended effects of hydrotherapy treatment

on specific common conditions. You will look at various pieces of equipment and have

hands on experience of the different facilities. The unit explores the role of the Multi-

disciplinary team and you will be expected to carry out a written risk assessment of the site.

On day three the practical element of the course is introduced. Clients are given

opportunity to have hands on access to dogs at PAWS4 using a hoist system, hands on

showering and drying of dogs. Two other practical training sessions are then organised at

Splashy Pups in Sheffield, for clients to gain experience in the pool with patients and to

observe the treadmill being used.

Individual assessment day organised with Tutor and Training Centre involved.

You will also be given a theory assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your

tutor.






Module 3, Professional Practice (3 days, 10 credits)

Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (credit value 3)

Professional Practice and Multi- Disciplinary Team working for hydro therapists (credit value 2)

The principles of small hydrotherapy (credit value 2)

Small animal first aid for hydro therapists (credit value 3)

Day One: Water Management

Day Two: Professional practice and principles of small animal hydrotherapy

Day Three: First Aid for Small Animals

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Starting with water management, this unit is important for anybody working at or

considering starting a hydrotherapy pool. You will gain a basic understanding of water

management and treatment, looking at water chemistry and the relationship of various

chemicals used. Throughout the course of the day you will also have the opportunity to

undertake practical sessions.

As a hydrotherapist it is important to consider your own role and that of others, the

professional practice module explores these roles and discusses the importance of continual

profession development. You will also cover underpinning knowledge of the techniques and

approaches used by hydrotherapists.

Your last day consists of both and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first

aid situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and

working within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs

for taking vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to

Casper and Jerry our CPR dog and cat.

You will be assessed in some practical elements on the day of the course along with a theory

assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.



09.30 – 4.00pm (all breaks are set throughout the day)

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Bandages and demo dog

CPR dog



CPR cat

This unit is both theory and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first aid

situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and working

within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs for taking

vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to Casper and

Jerry our CPR dog and cat.

Shock Convulsions, fits and seizures

Suspected poisoning Resuscitation

Gastric Torsion Snake bites

Hyperthermia Choking

Hypothermia Collapse

Dyspnoea Haemorrhage

Stings and bites Burns and scalds


assessment which you will be expected to hand in on the given date set by your tutor.






One Day Course

Start time 9.30

Finish 5.50

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This unit is important for anybody working at or considering starting a hydrotherapy pool.

You will gain a basic understanding of water management and treatment, looking at water

chemistry and the relationship of various chemicals used. Throughout the course of the

day you will also have the opportunity to undertake practical sessions.

Legal and ethical obligations

Water testing

Water chemistry

Pool plant equipment

Maintenance of equipment

Chemical uses

Chemical risks


assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.
