We appreciate the patience and flexibility our students have shown as we work to provide the best education in rehabilitation and acupuncture during this challenging time. We have converted our core curriculum courses to hybrid versions so students can continue to learn and complete their certification even with all of the restrictions posed by the pandemic. For more information on each module, please visit their respective pages here: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Clinical Skills, Clinical Applications, Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing. Please know we are available by email at [email protected] should you have questions or concerns, or want to know more about our classes in the future. Please continue to check our Newsletters and News page for the latest updates.
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Welcome
to Canine Rehabilitation Institute!
Canine Rehabilitation
Institute, Inc. provides veterinary and physical
therapy professionals with top-notch training in
canine rehabilitation and acupuncture. Classes are small
and learning is hands-on with dogs on site providing
real-life lessons in anatomy and biomechanics.
Our instructors are recognized leaders in their
fields — and
they love to teach. They have also managed busy
referral practices so they understand the business
as well as the science of canine rehabilitation.
Certification Programs and Continuing Education Courses
We offer two certification programs in rehabilitation: Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) for veterinarians and physical therapists, and
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse (CCRVN) for veterinary technicians/nurses. Veterinary technicians/nurses with credentials including CVT, LVT, RVT, AHT or those who have completed a two-year veterinary technology program will be certified as Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurses (CCRVN) if they are working under the direction of a rehabilitation-certified veterinarian or physical therapist.
Veterinary technicians/nurses without formal credentials will be certified as Canine Rehabilitation Assistants (CCRA). If the applicant is not a credentialed veterinary technician, a letter of recommendation will be required following the guidelines specified in the course application.
Since CRI was founded in 2002, we have certified more than 1,200 students from 30 countries.
CRI also offers a certification program in acupuncture: Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist for licensed veterinarians. This comprehensive acupuncture training program consists of two required modules and one elective, taught entirely from a neurophysiological, scientific basis with generous input from the scientific literature.
We hold our certification modules in convenient locations in Florida and Colorado. We have taught in countries around the world including Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. We also offer a variety of continuing education opportunities year-round. Check out the CRI course schedule for upcoming courses.
What Should
You Expect from a CRI Course?
Watch a video about our Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation module to learn more.
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News & Events
» Veterinary Practice News
Veterinary Practice News interviewed CRI founder Dr. Janet Van Dyke for its article "Rehabilitation Therapy: A Client-Driven Field."
» Help 'Em Out Contest Winner
Congratulations to Brittany Weicht, the 2020 winner of the Help 'Em Out Contest for veterinary students. Blue Dog Designs and CRI partnered to create the contest.
» Coronavirus Update
We have converted our core courses to hybrid versions so students can continue learning. Please read more.
» CRI Member Library
Unlimited access to our online course library – all RACE approved – for one year. See our CRI Member Library page to learn more and join.
» Donate to The Tayla Fund
Make a tax-deductible donation to The Tayla Fund to pay for rehabilitation at Coral Springs Animal Hospital for clients who cannot afford it.
» Therapeutic Handling Online Course
CRI's online course Therapeutic Handling for Canine Rehabilitation is open to everyone.
» AARV and VOS Member Discount
AARV and VOS members are eligible for a 10% discount on CE courses.
» Job Postings
Visit our Jobs section
to see current job openings or submit a job
posting for your company.
» New Graduates
Congratulations to our recent graduates.

Did
you know that our CCRTs, CCRVNs, and CCRAs get a 10% discount
on most CE courses?
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