"Martin and his team are wonderful! The visual learning tools were great as was the hands-on portion." –Megan Hastie, VT, Norwalk, Iowa
Note: The name of this course has changed from Orthotics and Prosthetics in Canine Rehabilitation to Veterinary Orthoses and Prostheses.
Faculty: Theresa M. Wendland, DVM, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation-Residency Trained, Martin
W. Kaufmann, ABC, BSBA, c-PED, PhD, Prosthetic/Orthotic
Technologist
Prerequisites: This
2 1/2-day course is open to veterinarians, physical
therapists, and veterinary technicians/nurses who have
successfully completed Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation. Veterinary professionals certified in canine rehabilitation by UT/VAHL (CCRP), Healing Oasis (VMRT), Chi Institute (CCRV), or CuraCore (CRPM), and veterinarians who have earned their DACVSMR and are practicing canine rehabilitation are also welcome to attend. All veterinary technicians/nurses must submit an Employment
Agreement Letter.
Course
Description: Students learn how orthoses and prostheses can be used effectively in canine
rehabilitation. Principles of biomechanics,
kinematics and dynamics are reviewed, in particular
how they guide the design and fitting of specific
orthoses and prostheses. Wet labs provide
students with hands-on experience in thoracic-limb
and pelvic-limb fiberglass impression techniques.
Patient evaluation and treatment options for
specific conditions and injuries are discussed.
Students have the unique opportunity to tour
a veterinary orthotic and prosthetic (V-OP)
device manufacturing facility nearby.
This course is
RACE approved by
the AAVSB for 20 credit hours. |
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Please note: Students who do not
attend a full day of class will not receive
any CE credit hours for that day.
Course Fee: $795
Course Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday
Course Location:
OrthoPets by Dassiet, 11100 Broomfield Lane, Building 6, Broomfield, CO 80021
Topics Covered Include:
- The history of orthoses and prostheses in rehabilitation
- Bandaging and splinting
- The mechanical advantage of orthoses and prostheses
- Thoracic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Pelvic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Fiberglass impression techniques
- Evaluation of the canine patient, goal
setting, and rehabilitation from the V-OP
perspective
Hotel Accommodations: The following hotels are located near the OrthoPets facility:
Courtyard by Marriott Denver North/Westminster
14355 Orchard Pkwy.
Westminster, CO 80023
Phone: 720-639-7701
View hotel website
Candlewood Suites Denver North - Thornton
14362 Lincoln Way
Thornton, CO 80023
Phone: 303-227-3505
View hotel website
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