OCN London
Level 4
QN: 603/3467/8
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OCNLR Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN London. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OCN London
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the canine cardiovascular system.
- Understand the canine lymphatic system.3.
- Understand the canine respiratory system.4.
- Understand the canine digestive system.
- Understand the canine urinary system.6.
- Understand the canine reproductive system.7.
- Understand the canine endocrine system.8.
- Know the structure of the canine eye.9.
- Know the structure and functions of canine skin.10.
- Know the structure and functions of the canine ear.11.
- Understand regional canine anatomy.12.
- Understand the importance of canine anatomy and physiology with regard to hydrotherapy treatment.
2
Applied Hydrotherapy Pool Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic healing process following injury or surgery.2.
- Understand how pain can affect hydrotherapy treatment.3.
- Be able to apply hydrostatics and hydrodynamics knowledge in a hydrotherapy setting.4.
- Understand the effects of treatment in a hydrotherapy pool.5.
- Understand the use of different techniques used for treatment in a hydrotherapy pool.6.
- Know about equipment used for treatment in a hydrotherapy pool.7.
- Be able to demonstrate safe and effective treatment in a hydrotherapy pool.8.
- Be able to document treatment carried out in a hydrotherapy pool.
3
Applied Neurological and Spinal Conditions for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about spondylosis.2.
- Know about intervertebral disc disease.3.
- Know about spinal conditions affecting the cervical region.4.
- Know about conditions of the lumbosacral junction.5.
- Know about ischemia.6.
- Know about degenerative myelopathy.7.
- Know about traumatic spinal and neurological injuries.8.
- Know about less common spinal pathologies.
4
Applied Neurology and Biomechanics for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the canine nervous system.2.
- Know about the spinal column.3.
- Know about the nerves of the forelimb.4.
- Know about the nerves of the hindlimb.5.
- Know about proprioception.6.
- Know about the effect of stress on the nervous system.7.
- Know about the anatomy of canine muscles.8.
- Know about the canine muscular system and biomechanics.9.
- Know how canine movement is created.10.
- Know about the effects of use and dis
5
Applied Orthopaedics for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about canine arthritis.2.
- Know about canine osteochondrosis.3.
- Know about fractures in canine bones.4.
- Know about cancer in canines.5.
- Know about orthopaedic conditions of the canine elbow.6.
- Know about orthopaedic conditions of the canine coxofemoral joint.7.
- Know about orthopaedic conditions of the canine stifle joint.8.
- Know about degenerative orthopaedic conditions affecting canine lower limbs.
6
Applied Water Treadmill Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic healing process following injury or surgery.2.
- Understand how pain can affect hydrotherapy treatment.3.
- Be able to apply hydrostatics and hydrodynamics knowledge in a hydrotherapy setting.4.
- Understand the effects of water treadmill treatment.5.
- Understand the use of different methods of hands-on support for water treadmill treatment.6.
- Understand the use of equipment for water treadmill treatment.7.
- Be able to demonstrate safe and effective water treadmill hydrotherapy treatment.8.
- Be able to document water treadmill hydrotherapy sessions.
7
Canine Behaviour in a Hydrotherapy Setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how dogs develop behaviour.2.
- Be able to recognise canine body language.3.
- Be able to apply canine behaviour knowledge in a hydrotherapy setting.4.
- Know current legislation relating to canine behaviour.5.
- Understand the importance of canine behaviour knowledge.
8
Gait Analysis for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use the correct terminology for position and positional relationship of canine structures.2.
- Be able to use correct terminology to describe static observations.
- Be able to use correct terminology to describe transitional movements.4.
- Be able to identify canine gait patterns.5.
- Be able to use the correct terminology to describe gait.6.
- Be able to use correct terminology to describe lameness.7 Be able to conduct gait analysis.
9
Massage for Canine Hydrotherapy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand scope of practice in massage for canine hydrotherapy.2.
- Know the main contraindications and cautions for massage treatment.3.
- Know about different types of massage.4.
- Understand factors that should be considered for massage treatment.5.
- Know how massage can enhance the benefits of hydrotherapy treatment.
- Know how hydrotherapy can enhance the benefits of massage treatment.7.
- Be able to apply massage techniques on land.8.
- Be able to apply massage techniques during a hydrotherapy session.9.
- Be able to conduct a combined hydrotherapy and massage session and evaluate the effects.10.
- Know the stages of soft tissue healing.11.
- Understand the application of massage combined with hydrotherapy, within own professional practice.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3467/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN London
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2018
- Operational End
- Mar 2027