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We are looking forward to returning to Europe in 2022! We have rescheduled our Canine Sports Medicine course for May 21-23, 2022 at Het Waterhof in Velm, Belgium. More details about this course are provided below. For additional information, please contact Ellen Martens of Het Waterhof directly at [email protected].
Lodging: If you have any questions or would like information about lodging options in the area, please contact Het Waterhof at [email protected].
Canine Sports Medicine
Watch our video overview to learn more about Canine Sports Medicine.
Course Dates: May 21-23, 2022
Faculty: Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVSMT, CVA
Prerequisites: This
3-day course is open to all veterinarians. Veterinary
technicians/nurses and physical therapists that have
successfully completed Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation and veterinary technicians/nurses and physical
therapists certified as Canine Rehabilitation
Practitioners (CCRP) are also welcome. Physical therapists who have hands-on competition experience in canine sports may attend this course before completing Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation. Veterinary
technicians/nurses must submit an Employment
Agreement Letter indicating that they are under the supervision of a veterinarian or physical therapist who
is either: certified in canine rehabilitation (CCRT or CCRP only) or is pursuing CCRT certification and has completed Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation or has a seat confirmed in that course.
| Pre-Course Work: There are 6.5 hours of online pre-course work required for this course. Instructions about accessing online pre-course work will be sent to registered students. Please set aside the time you need to watch the videos, complete the quizzes, and do the assigned reading before the first day of class. |
Course Description: Canine Sports Medicine provides students with a fundamental
understanding of structure and locomotion as they relate to performance, and an introduction
to canine sporting events. Sports injuries in canine athletes are covered in depth including
their causes, prevention and rehabilitation. The role that psychology can play in the rehabilitation
of the canine athlete is also discussed. Participants get hands-on experience with dogs on site.
Course Fee: €2100. Note: A minimum of 15 students is needed to hold this course.
Additional Details: See the Canine Sports Medicine course page.
Registration: To register for courses or learn more, contact Het Waterhof directly at [email protected].
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