OCNLR
Level 4
QN: 603/7547/4
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OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy for Veterinary Physiotherapists
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 96 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
96 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Water Treadmill Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
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.
2
Canine Hydrotherapy Theory for Veterinary Physiotherapists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the history and development of canine hydrotherapy.2.
- Know about canine hydrotherapy science.3.
- Understand the differences between canine hydrotherapy in a pool and water treadmill, including the effects of the properties of water for different modalities.4.
- Understand the responsibilities for patient welfare.5.
- Understand the referral process for canine hydrotherapy.6.
- Be able to document hydrotherapy treatment.7.
- Understand the importance of contraindications and cautions for canine hydrotherapy.8.
- Understand the implications of common medical conditions for canine hydrotherapy.9.
- Understand the signs of pain and stress in dogs.10.
- Be able to manage a hydrotherapy session individually and as part of a team.11.
- Be able to use clinical reasoning to justify and plan canine hydrotherapy treatments.12.
- Understand the role of the veterinary physiotherapist within the multi-disciplinary team.
3
First Aid for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the aims, rules and legal implications of canine first aid.2.
- Be able to demonstrate practical first aid application.3.
- Be able to recognise and assess first aid situations.4.
- Be able to manage first aid situations by implementing correct and timely responses.5.
- Be able to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).6.
- Know about the canine first aid kit.
4
Observed Practice for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess the suitability of a patient for canine hydrotherapy.2.
- Be able to demonstrate safe and competent hydrotherapy treatment.3.
- Be able to manage the patient post hydrotherapy session.4.
- Be able to apply clinical reasoning.5.
- Be able to document hydrotherapy sessions effectively.
5
Orthopaedic Referrals for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about canine orthopaedic conditions and the implications for hydrotherapy treatment.2.
- Be able to interpret a variety of sources of information about the patient and the implications for hydrotherapy treatment.3.
- Understand correct handling procedures for specific orthopaedic conditions.4.
- Be able to use clinical reasoning to select the appropriate hydrotherapy modality.5.
- Understand the implications for hydrotherapy treatment, positive and/or negative, of analgesia and other medications and supplements prescribed for orthopaedic patients.
6
Spinal and Neurological Referrals for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about canine neurological conditions and the implications for canine hydrotherapy treatment.2.
- Know how to assess the suitability of a patient for hydrotherapy treatment.3.
- Understand the correct handling procedures for specific spinal/neurological conditions.4.
- Be able to use clinical reasoning to select the appropriate hydrotherapy modality and hydrotherapy techniques
- Understand the implications for hydrotherapy treatment, positive and/or negative, of analgesia and other medications and supplements prescribed for spinal/neurological patients.
7
Water Management for Hydrotherapy Pools and Water Treadmills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about legislation and regulations pertaining to hydrotherapy pool water management.2.
- Know the equipment used in hydrotherapy pools and water treadmills.3.
- Know about chemicals and their management in a hydrotherapy pool and water treadmill context.4.
- Know the theory of hydrotherapy pool water management.5.
- Know about hydrotherapy pool maintenance.6.
- Know about water treadmill maintenance.7.
- Be able to apply pool/treadmill water management in a practical setting.8.
- Know what records should be kept for water management of hydrotherapy pools and water treadmills.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7547/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2021