Join us in Alaska for a new course on internal medicine and pain management for the advanced rehabilitation therapist — including hands-on experience with Alaskan Husky sled dogs! Attendees also will have the opportunity to drive their own sled dog team in the vast wilderness of this area with stunning views of Denali.
Course Dates: February 3-6, 2024
Location: Happy Trails Kennels, Big Lake, Alaska
Travel: Fly into Anchorage International Airport. Happy Trails is located 1.5 hours north of the airport.
Accomodations:
- A limited number of rooms are available on site at the Happy Trails Kennels.
Please contact Kathy at: [email protected] for more details.
- Big Lake and Wasilla, Alaska are the nearest towns and have many hotels to choose from.
- Airbnb and VRBO also have many options in the surrounding area.
Faculty: Sarah Love, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, CVSMT, CCRT, Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, cVMA, CCRP
Prerequisites: This course is open to licensed veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary technicians/nurses who are certified in canine rehabilitation by Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CCRT, CCRVN, CCRA), UT/VAHL (CCRP), Healing Oasis (VMRT), Chi Institute (CCRV), or CuraCore (CRPM), and veterinarians that are currently in the ACVSMR Residency program or who have earned their DACVSMR and are practicing canine rehabilitation. Veterinary technicians/nurses who are certified in rehabilitation but do not have formal credentials must submit a Letter of Recommendation from their supervising veterinarian.
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Course Description: CRI has partnered with 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennels and the Alaska Dog Mushing School to offer the ultimate continuing education adventure. This 4-day program covers two topics in depth.
Days 1 and 2, Sarah Love, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, CVSMT, CCRT, discusses a variety of internal medicine topics that rehabilitation therapists deal with on a daily basis. Endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and myopathies to name a few! In addition to diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Love will discuss how these conditions may alter how we work with these patients in rehabilitation.
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Days 3 and 4, Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, cVMA, CCRP, covers what's new in pain interventions for the rehabilitation patient, the myofascial role in pain, and how to assess it, as well as an in-depth discussion of ketamine for pain management.
The course will be a combination of lectures and hands-on learning with practical tools you can take back to your practice to elevate the care given to your patients. Both lecturers will include the feline perspective as well.
The class is 18 hours (RACE approval pending).
Students will also gain experience working with the ultimate canine athlete: the Alaskan Husky sled dog.
Course Schedule: Internal Medicine and Pain Management for the Advanced Rehabilitation Therapist: How to Manage your Complex Patients. A 4-day course, worth 18 hours of CE
Day 1: February 3: Class 10 am-5 pm
Day 2: February 4: Class 8 am-12 pm, Classic Sled Groups A & B
Day 3: February 5: Class 8 am-12, Half day sled Group A
Day 4: February 6: Class 8 am-12, Half day sled Group B
Day 5: February 7: Full day sled for group A (additional fee of $449)
Day 6: February 8: Full day sled for group B (additional fee of $449)
Course Fee: Choose either:
- $1,690 for the 4-day course (see details below), OR
- $2,139 for the 4-day course plus $449 for the full day of dog mushing on Day 5 or 6 (limited to 12 people each day)
The $1,690 course fee includes:
- 18 hours of CE
- Lunch and snacks during class times
- Introduction to dog mushing on Day 2
- ½ day of dog mushing on Day 3 (for half of the class)
- ½ day of dog mushing on Day 4 (for the other half of the class)
The full day of dog mushing (on Day 5 or 6) is limited to 12 students each day and has an additional cost of $449. Please select the $2,139 course fee to register for the full day of dog mushing.
We will assign you to a group and let you know once assignments have been made.
Additional Excursions: You may choose to schedule additional activities during your time in Alaska. Here are a few ideas of things you could do!
Iditarod Museum: Learn more: https://iditarod.com/plan-your-visit/
K2 Aviation: Learn more: https://www.flyk2.com/tours/denali-flyer/
Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska: Learn more: https://snowhookadventures.com/alaska-snowmobile-tours/
Jeff Schultz Alaska Photo Tours: Learn more: https://www.schultzphoto.com/
Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour: Learn more: https://www.greatlandadventures.com/matanuska-glacier-winter-tour/
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