Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF)
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Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn how to safely operate an aquatic treadmill
- Develop treadmill sessions for small animals
- Understand the factors and patient suitability for treadmill therapy
- Expand your existing knowledge of animal care
- Support the recovery of small animals
- Gain IRVAP (ICH) membership on completion
- Meets the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) membership requirements
About your Course
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to aquatic treadmill therapy for individuals already possessing the Level 3 Certificate Hydrotherapy for Small Animals.
You will learn how to safely operate an aquatic treadmill as well as understand which animals are suitable for this form of treatment.
The course also covers how to develop aquatic treadmill therapy sessions for your patients using different water levels and speeds of the treadmill belt. You will study the projected benefits, as well as being aware of any detrimental effects.
This course includes a practical day within our busy rehabilitation centres alongside our experienced qualified hydrotherapists and physiotherapists. This will give you the opportunity to use the aquatic treadmill on a variety of patients.
The centres offer state of the art equipment including gait analysis and underwater treadmills and hydrotherapy pools.
You will be required to get in and out of the aquatic treadmill. Therefore, should you require any support in doing so, ensure this is in place and the centre is aware.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to carry out basic aquatic treadmill therapy for small animals. You will also be eligible to study the advanced aquatic treadmill course, expanding your knowledge and broadening the treatments you can offer.
The Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) recognises this qualification as part of their criteria for joining their membership for qualified Small Animal Hydrotherapists.
Getting Started
This online course prepares you for treating small animals with aquatic treadmill therapy. This will build on your existing knowledge of small animal health and welfare.
learndirect is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. Our industry-leading offering allows you to learn from anywhere. Just log in to our online learning portal to access your course materials, any time of the day or night.
You will be supported throughout your learning by a specialist, dedicated tutor who will mark your assignments and answer any questions relating to the course material.
By choosing to study your theory online you are the one taking charge of your education. Your practical day of training can be scheduled when is convenient from a range of available dates ensuring you will have the flexibility to study around your work and family commitments.
Modules
The units are broken down for you here so that you can see what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible and you will see a different number of assignments in your personal portfolio; you will still be completing the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Practical Aquatic Treadmill Treatment
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to operate an aquatic treadmill
- Understand the factors affecting patients in the aquatic treadmill
- Understand patient suitability for the aquatic treadmill
- Be able to create treadmill sessions for patients
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to have completed an industry recognised Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, without Aquatic Units within the completed qualification. The minimum age for access to this qualification is 16 years of age.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessment requirements
You will be assessed via a combination of video and photo submissions, your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 1 day of practical training.
If placement or practical required, when?
Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner once the threshold has been met.
Additional requirements
Learners can become a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) or the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH) following completion of this course.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
SEG Awards
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals.
This course is approved by the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).
Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales. They are driven by delivering a high-quality and trusted service to Centres and learners, so that everyone gets the education they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 29th November
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 29th November
Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn how to safely operate an aquatic treadmill
- Develop treadmill sessions for small animals
- Understand the factors and patient suitability for treadmill therapy
- Expand your existing knowledge of animal care
- Support the recovery of small animals
- Gain IRVAP (ICH) membership on completion
- Meets the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) membership requirements
About your Course
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to aquatic treadmill therapy for individuals already possessing the Level 3 Certificate Hydrotherapy for Small Animals.
You will learn how to safely operate an aquatic treadmill as well as understand which animals are suitable for this form of treatment.
The course also covers how to develop aquatic treadmill therapy sessions for your patients using different water levels and speeds of the treadmill belt. You will study the projected benefits, as well as being aware of any detrimental effects.
This course includes a practical day within our busy rehabilitation centres alongside our experienced qualified hydrotherapists and physiotherapists. This will give you the opportunity to use the aquatic treadmill on a variety of patients.
The centres offer state of the art equipment including gait analysis and underwater treadmills and hydrotherapy pools.
You will be required to get in and out of the aquatic treadmill. Therefore, should you require any support in doing so, ensure this is in place and the centre is aware.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to carry out basic aquatic treadmill therapy for small animals. You will also be eligible to study the advanced aquatic treadmill course, expanding your knowledge and broadening the treatments you can offer.
The Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) recognises this qualification as part of their criteria for joining their membership for qualified Small Animal Hydrotherapists.
Getting Started
This online course prepares you for treating small animals with aquatic treadmill therapy. This will build on your existing knowledge of small animal health and welfare.
learndirect is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. Our industry-leading offering allows you to learn from anywhere. Just log in to our online learning portal to access your course materials, any time of the day or night.
You will be supported throughout your learning by a specialist, dedicated tutor who will mark your assignments and answer any questions relating to the course material.
By choosing to study your theory online you are the one taking charge of your education. Your practical day of training can be scheduled when is convenient from a range of available dates ensuring you will have the flexibility to study around your work and family commitments.
Modules
The units are broken down for you here so that you can see what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible and you will see a different number of assignments in your personal portfolio; you will still be completing the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Practical Aquatic Treadmill Treatment
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to operate an aquatic treadmill
- Understand the factors affecting patients in the aquatic treadmill
- Understand patient suitability for the aquatic treadmill
- Be able to create treadmill sessions for patients
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to have completed an industry recognised Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, without Aquatic Units within the completed qualification. The minimum age for access to this qualification is 16 years of age.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessment requirements
You will be assessed via a combination of video and photo submissions, your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 1 day of practical training.
If placement or practical required, when?
Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner once the threshold has been met.
Additional requirements
Learners can become a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) or the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH) following completion of this course.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Qualifications
SEG Awards
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals.
This course is approved by the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).
Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales. They are driven by delivering a high-quality and trusted service to Centres and learners, so that everyone gets the education they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
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