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Animal Care & Veterinary Physiotherapy
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Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
17 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
15 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Transcript (PDF) - £2.99
  • Transcript (Hard Copy) - £7.99
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

In today's world, animals face various health challenges, just like humans do. Whether it's an ageing pet struggling with mobility issues or a high-performance athlete recovering from an injury, the need for effective and specialized care is paramount. That's where Animal Care & Veterinary Physiotherapy comes in as the solution.

This comprehensive course offers aspiring professionals the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to provide expert care and rehabilitation to animals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of animal care, welfare, and basic health across a range of species, including exotic animals, horses, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, chipmunks, chinchillas, degus, ornamental fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
  • Understand the principles of animal nutrition and diet, and its impact on animal health and welfare.
  • Develop expertise in veterinary physiotherapy, including assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions in small animals and setting up a physiotherapy clinic.
  • Learn the fundamentals of animal behaviour and psychology, with a focus on dogs, cats, and horses, to address behavioural issues and promote animal welfare.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Transcript (PDF)

Digital certificate - £2.99

Transcript (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £7.99

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

15 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This Animal Care & Veterinary Physiotherapy course offers a comprehensive theoretical understanding of animal care, nutrition, physiotherapy, and behaviour counselling. It covers diverse species, focusing on exotic animals, birds, and reptiles. The course also covers veterinary physiotherapy, musculoskeletal system, and neurological conditions in small animals. Studying animal behaviour and psychology, the course equips professionals with the expertise and theoretical foundation to excel in animal care.

Course Curriculum:

Exotic Animal Care

  • Module 01: Introduction to the Care and Animal Welfare of All Species
  • Module 02: Basic Animal Health
  • Module 03: Hygiene
  • Module 04: First Aid for Animals
  • Module 05: Exotic Animals and Zoonotic Diseases
  • Module 06: Learning about Horses
  • Module 07: Learning about Birds
  • Module 08: Caring Rabbits & Guinea-Pigs
  • Module 09: Care of Chipmunks, Chinchillas and Degus
  • Module 10: More about Ornamental Fish
  • Module 11: Taking Care of Amphibians
  • Module 12: Specific information on Reptiles

Animal Nutrition and Diet

  • Module 01: Animal Care & Welfare
  • Module 02: Animal Diet
  • Module 03: Basic Animal Health
  • Module 04: Animal Nutrition
  • Module 05: Hygiene

Veterinary Physiotherapy Training

  • Module 01: Physiotherapy
  • Module 02: Animal Behaviour
  • Module 03: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Module 04: Comparative Exercise Physiology
  • Module 05: Small Animal Neurological and Muscular Conditions
  • Module 06: Physiotherapy Assessment for Animals
  • Module 07: Setting Up a Physiotherapy Clinic

Animal Behaviour Counsellor

  • Module 01: Animal Care and Welfare
  • Module 02: Introduction to the Role of Animal Behaviour Counsellor
  • Module 03: Basic Animal Signs and Indicators
  • Module 04: Behaviour & Psychology of Dogs
  • Module 05: Behaviour and Psychology of Cats
  • Module 06: Behaviour & Psychology of Horses
  • Module 07: Signs of Animal Welfare

Who is this course for?

  • Pet owners interested in deepening their knowledge of animal care, nutrition, and behaviour.
  • Veterinary assistants and technicians seeking to expand their theoretical understanding of animal care and physiotherapy.
  • Animal shelter workers and volunteers looking to enhance their expertise in animal welfare and behaviour.
  • Individuals considering a career in animal care, veterinary physiotherapy, or behaviour counselling.

Career path

  • Animal Rehabilitation Assistant – £20,000 to £32,000 per year

  • Veterinary Physiotherapy Support – £22,000 to £35,000 per year

  • Animal Welfare Officer – £20,000 to £33,000 per year

  • Exotic Animal Care Technician – £21,000 to £34,000 per year

  • Pet Care Consultant – £19,000 to £30,000 per year

  • Wildlife Support Staff – £20,000 to £32,000 per year

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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