At Canine Aquafitness & Veterinary Rehab Centre, we are committed to helping you help your pet be as healthy and active as they can be.
Our CANINE MASSAGE FOUNDATION AND CANINE CPR classes are hands-on, one on one and on demand! You bring your own dog and we will do the rest. Pick a class and let us know when you like to participate. These classes are open to all participants.
We also offer EXTERNSHIPS/PRACTICUM for the Canine Rehab Certificate CCRP of the University of Tennessee. Requirement is a title of DVM, RVT, PT or student of one of those professions.
ON DEMAND
These are events that are booked on a case by case basis. Please Use the form button in the listing to register your interest.
CANINE MASSAGE FOUNDATION
Ongoing
“This one on one, hands-on class will give you the foundations of canine body massage. You will learn several massage techniques like vibration, wringing, effleurage and more. Stretching and passive range of motion techniques are also part of this workshop.”
Enrollment for this class will be on-demand, so contact us for the latest class date.
Classes will be held Mondays to Saturdays.
The class is one hour long and has a fee of $278 which includes in addition to the class a booklet with the massage techniques used in the class and a certificate of completion.
Let us know in advance about your dog’s condition so we can personalize the massage to your pet’s needs.
Location:
98 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1J9
CPR FOUNDATION
Ongoing
“This one on one, hands-on class will give you the foundations of canine CPR. You will learn artiifical respiriation, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), heimlich manoeuvre “
Enrollment for this class will be on-demand, so contact us for the latest class date.
Classes will be held Mondays to Saturdays.
The class is one hour long and has a fee of $278 which includes in addition to the class a booklet with the techniques used in the class and a certificate of completion.
Location:
98 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1J9
CANINE EXTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM FOR CCRP CERTIFICATION – ONGOING
“This is one on one hands on practicum. You will be working with the CCRP certified DVM side to side. The week before the practicum the student will receive a list of the conditions that will be presented during the practicum, so the student is able to get familiar with it and start to prepare a rehab protocol ahead. Anatomy and neurology will be reviewed in addition to rehab modality. During the practicum the student will work as well on how to write a medical record and proper cleaning protocol. The student will have access to our Canine Physical Rehabilitation library and didactic material.
Enrolment is on-demand.
The cost is $350 per day. A 40-hour minimum practicum is required for the CCRP accreditation. This is an extensive externship which will give to the student a deep knowledge and understanding of Canine Physical Rehab.
Full payment is required at the time of the enrolment.
This program is held in Okotoks at our clinic location. The course is exclusively for Veterinarians, RVT, Physiotherapist and students of those professions attending the Canine Rehab Certification Course.
Location:
98 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1J9