SEG Awards
Level 4
QN: 603/5092/1
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 477 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
477 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Administering Feline Hydrotherapy Techniques and Treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the anatomical and physiological adaptations in felines
- Understand the behaviours displayed by feline patients
- Understand feline health and welfare issues
- Be able to administer hydrotherapy treatment programmes to felines
- Understand the legal implications when administering hydrotherapy treatments to felines
- Understand the ethical implications when administering hydrotherapy treatments to felines
2
Advanced Canine Aquatic Treadmill Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand canine natural balanced motion in aquatic treadmill practice
- Understand the components utilised in an individual treatment programme using an aquatic treadmill
- Understand the components of a canine gait assessment for aquatic treadmill practice
- Be able to demonstrate canine gait assessment
- Understand the clinical use of canine gait analysis in aquatic treadmill practice
- Be able to demonstrate canine gait analysis using assessment findings
- Be able to assess the canine musculoskeletal system using therapeutic palpation techniques
- Be able to apply a range of advanced treatment techniques in the aquatic treadmill
- Appraise the use of aquatic treadmill treatment in clinical practice
3
Advanced Canine Behaviour for Clinical Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the implications of current, relevant legislation for clinical hydrotherapy practice
- Understand factors affecting canine behaviour within clinical hydrotherapy practice
- Understand the complexities of canine behaviour within clinical hydrotherapy practice
- Be able to administer hydrotherapy techniques to positively impact canine behaviours
- Be able to apply an understanding of canine behaviour within clinical hydrotherapy practice
- Understand the importance of canine behaviour consideration within clinical hydrotherapy practice
4
Advanced Canine Hydrotherapy Pool Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand canine natural balanced motion in the hydrotherapy pool
- Understand the components utilised in an individual treatment programme using a hydrotherapy pool
- Understand the components of a canine gait assessment for hydrotherapy pool practice
- Be able to demonstrate canine gait assessment
- Understand the clinical use of canine gait analysis in hydrotherapy pool practice
- Be able to demonstrate canine gait analysis using assessment findings
- Be able to assess the canine musculoskeletal system using therapeutic palpation techniques
- Be able to apply a range of advanced treatment techniques in the hydrotherapy pool
- Evaluate the use of hydrotherapy pool treatment in clinical practice
5
Advanced Hydrotherapy Techniques for Canine Fitness and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand performance enhancement programmes for the canine athlete
- Understand the role of the hydrotherapist in effect management of the canine athlete
- Be able to use a movement enrichment hydrotherapy programme in the canine athlete
- Be able to deliver an effective hydrotherapy treatment programme for the canine athlete
- Understand the importance of effective management of the canine athlete
6
Advanced Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques for the Canine Neurological Patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the clinical management of common canine orthopaedic conditions
- Understand ataxia and paresis in the canine neurological patient
- Review the canine proprioceptive system and muscle tone
- Understand the role of muscle contraction in canine movement and functional tasks
- Understand the canine healing process
- Be able to administer hydrotherapy treatment programmes to the canine neurological patient
- Be able to evaluate the efficiency of hydrotherapy treatment programmes for the canine neurological patient
- Understand the importance of effective management of the canine neurological patient
7
Advanced Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques for the Canine Orthopaedic Patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the clinical management of common canine orthopaedic conditions
- Understand the functional anatomy of the major canine joints
- Understand how to assess conformation of the canine orthopaedic patient within the aquatic environment
- Understand the canine healing process
- Be able to administer hydrotherapy treatment programmes to the canine orthopaedic patient
- Be able to evaluate the efficiency of hydrotherapy treatment programmes for the canine orthopaedic patient
- Understand the importance of effective management of the canine orthopaedic patient
8
Advanced Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques for the Senior Canine Patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the natural ageing process of the canine patient
- Review the clinical management of common age-related conditions in the senior care patient
- Understand management strategies to employ with the senior canine patient
- Understand the importance of movement enrichment in the senior canine patient
- Be able to administer hydrotherapy treatment programmes for the senior canine patient
- Be able to evaluate the efficacy of hydrotherapy treatment programmes for the senior canine patient
- Understand the importance of effective management of the senior canine patient
9
Advanced Hydrotherapy Water Management Strategies and Solutions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for an efficient plant design for canine hydrotherapy
- Understand the legal and professional obligations required for canine hydrotherapy water management
- Understand the need to implement a series of processes for good water management
- Be able to evaluate a range of water test results in a canine hydrotherapy setting
- Be able to carry out effective biosecurity and infection control processes
- Be able to appraise water management strategies and solutions
10
Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice for Canine Hydrotherapy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal frame
- work for clinical practice applicable to canine hydrotherapy
- Understand the application of ethical principles
- Understand the accountability of canine hydrotherapists
- Understand the principles of consent to complementary treatment
- Understand legal and ethical duties to clients, colleagues and canine patients
11
Hydrotherapy Centre Management and Business Strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the specific requirements for effective hydrotherapy centre design
- Understand the legalities and professional obligations required for canine hydrotherapy
- Understand the need to implement structured financial planning
- Understand the importance of quality assurance within a health care service
- Be able to carry out a clinical audit for a hydrotherapy service
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5092/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019