You can become a Certified Canine Hydrotherapist

You do NOT require prior experience to successfully complete this course. The course caters to people from all walks of life together with national and international students.

The common thread that is the same for all students is they have a deep-set love for dogs and want to be able to make a difference in both the dogs life and that of the owner as well.

There are no prerequisites for this course just a love for dogs and a passion to help them to live happy and healthy lives and a desire to be able to provide quality health care for canines.

A blended delivery of course content includes online learning modules for delivery of lectures, slides, and reference materials.

Plus live monthly Q & A webinars to answer any questions you have and to meet other students. These webinars are recorded and uploaded into the course content website.

There is also a compulsory 3-day workshop which is a Face to Face hands-on workshop held in Melbourne.

Plus, virtual case studies presented in video format that students are required to evaluate and provide logbooks for as part of the course.

There is one compulsory 3-day workshop delivered in Melbourne. This workshop is an intense practical hands-on practice of canine therapy on real animal patients. Devised to support your theoretical learning & ensure you achieve the necessary skills to competently deliver effective treatment. Note: You would need to attend this workshop in-person (not online) in Melbourne.

Any transport, flights, and accommodation costs are the student's responsibility.

We are all hoping that government restrictions have all lifted by Feb 2022. However, if last year has taught us anything, it's to always have a backup plan.

Hence, if government-enforced restrictions forbid us to run the workshop then we will firstly re-schedule it to a later date. If again it is unable to be run we will re-schedule once more. If then it is still unable to be run then we will implement a virtual solution that we ran successfully last year which includes, but is not limited to, virtual classes, virtual workshops, and additional assignment submissions with individual customised feedback.

If the government restrictions forbid national or international travel to Melbourne then we will firstly reschedule students into the latest possible workshop date and if there are still restrictions, then we will implement the virtual solution for those students effected.

We will only implement the virtual solution in these circumstances where the government restrictions cause the issue. Otherwise, the workshops will go ahead, you will be expected to attend and we will be adhering to whatever measures are required to keep our staff, students, and the doggie models and their owners as safe as possible.

(Please note that for Hydrotherapy virtual solution you will need to visit a hydrotherapy clinic underwater treadmill in your state or country to complete a video submission).

The workshop is a compulsory portion of you achieving certification. We schedule the date well in advance and prior to you registering you are made aware of the need to attend the workshop in-person (not online) in Melbourne.

If there is an emergency and you are unable to make it you may be able to defer to the next course workshop however this may incur a deferment fee and will delay you achieving your certification.

Plus, we can't always guarantee a space will be available in the next workshop as numbers are limited due to space restrictions and it will rely entirely on a student not being able to attend for a space to become available.

The programs are designed for people who may be working full time, part-time, or not at all.

You can complete the modules at your own pace to help you transition over to a career you'll love.

The only portion of the course that is set are the dates of the face-to-face workshop.

The programs are designed for someone with no prior experience or knowledge of animal studies.

You will be required to learn canine anatomy terminology and in the beginning, this may be very new to you but over time as you see, hear and read the anatomy more your knowledge and understanding will expand.

The lecture material is easy to follow and the live Q&A sessions are also helpful.

Each module builds upon the last, ultimately providing you with everything you need to know to be the best canine therapist you can be.

Each module requires the completion of an online assignment. The majority of these are multiple choice with the exception of the anatomy assignment which requires additional research and the completion of a chart.

If you don't pass one of the assignments, you are given the opportunity to submit again.

The participation and completion of the practical in-person (not online) workshop is also a compulsory requirement for certification.

The field of canine rehabilitation is growing at a rapid rate. There aren't enough therapists available to treat all the dogs in need.

More and more vets are looking to incorporate rehabilitation into their clinics and are looking for employees so there are many more job opportunities available.

There are also groomers and trainers and even kennels who are also looking to employ students who are Certified Canine Therapists.

Although we don't provide employment guarantees there are plenty of job opportunities available if you look for them. Just as there are business opportunities.

Students are NOT required to provide Case Studies as the Academy provides all the case studies required for students to be able to complete their certification. Full details will be provided during the course.

Throughout the program, support is available through a private Facebook Group filled with your peers and course instructors.

The live Q&A sessions throughout the course.

Plus, we also have a dedicated administration team available via email.

You don't need to have a dog of your own to complete the course however it is helpful to have a dog of your own to familiarise yourself with the canine anatomy.

Also, for one of the assignments you will need to submit a video of you demonstrating your understanding of canine anatomy on a dog so you will need access to a dog for this assignment.

Also, in the event that the live workshop needs to get changed to an online version then you will need access to 1-2 dogs on a specific day(s) to complete the requirements.

The only additional costs are for the recommended Anatomy App (approx US$81) and for flights, transport and accommodation for the live workshop in Melbourne.

NOTE: The App does not run on every device, notably, it won't work on Android devices. Please email us for a full list of compatible devices.

Due to the nature of the content and the limited places available we offer the standard seven day cooling-off period according to the consumer legal requirements of Victoria, Australia. We do not offer refunds after the cooling-off period. The cooling-off period begins from the day of purchase.