Animal Rehabilitation & Physical Therapies
Qualifications in Canine Hydrotherapy, Equine Hydrotherapy, and Veterinary Laser Applications at Level 4

Who are these qualifications for?
These qualifications are endorsed by the Institute of Registered Veterinary Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and its sub-group, the Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists (ICH). IRVAP is the largest Professional Association in the UK for animal therapists and upholds a commitment on raising standards in professionalism, animal therapies and clinical skills competencies for practitioners.
Qualification Approval for Existing Centres
I am already an approved GA centre and interested in adding these qualifications to my approval.
UK Centre Approval
I am not an approved centre and interested in offering these qualifications in the UK.
International Centre Approval
I am not an approved centre and interested in offering these qualifications outside of the UK.
About these qualifications
GA level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy
Ref: 610/5135/4 GLH: 236 TQT: 480 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy (Bridging Qualification)
Ref: 610/5136/6 GLH: 123 TQT: 270 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapies
Ref: 610/5254/1 GLH: 53 TQT: 110 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Practitioners
Ref: 610/5255/3 GLH: 106 TQT: 250 Minimum Age: 19 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Diploma in Applied Equine Hydrotherapy
Ref: 610/5026/X GLH: 169 TQT: 400 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Award in the Principles of Veterinary Laser Therapies
Ref: 610/5338/7 GLH: 40 TQT: 110 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
GA Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Laser Applications
Ref: 610/5339/9 GLH: 106 TQT: 260 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence