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.

GA Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy - This is an ideal qualification for individuals wishing to work in canine hydrotherapy or those who have already started a career in animal hydrotherapy, who wish to gain a formal qualification in the field.
GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy (Bridging Qualification) - This is ideal for practitioners who have already achieved a Level 3 qualification in animal hydrotherapy and wish to advance their existing certification to a specialist certification in canine hydrotherapy at Level 4.
GA Level 4 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapies - This is ideal for practitioners with experience of working with canines and in small animal hydrotherapy and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, who wish to advance their skills to include the use of aquatic treadmill therapies.
GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Practitioners - This qualification is ideal for animal musculoskeletal practitioners such as animal osteopaths or veterinary physiotherapists who wish to add the specialism of canine hydrotherapy to their practice.
GA Level 4 Diploma in Applied Equine Hydrotherapy - This is an ideal qualification for professionals who wish to enter a career in, or enhance their expertise in, treating horses through hydrotherapy
GA Level 4 Award in the Principles of Veterinary Laser Therapies - This qualification is ideal for professionals wanting to learn more about the principles of canine veterinary laser therapies, latest veterinary laser technologies, protocols, and health and safety regulations
GA level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Laser Applications - This is an ideal qualification for existing animal therapies practitioners wishing to enter a career, enhance their expertise, or start a new business, in the practical use of veterinary laser therapies.

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

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