Animal Rehabilitation & Physical Therapies

Qualifications in Canine Hydrotherapy, Equine Hydrotherapy, and Veterinary Laser Applications at Level 4 and Animal Osteopathy at Level 6.

Who are these qualifications for?

Several of the GA Animal Therapies qualifications are endorsed by the Institute of Registered Veterinary Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and its sub-group, the Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists (ICH), as well as by National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH). Please refer to the Qualification Specifications for full details.

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.
GA Level 6 Diploma in Animal Osteopathy - This is designed for practitioners seeking advanced professional competence in treating animals using osteopathic principles and techniques who are looking to specialise in animal osteopathy through evidence-based practice and comprehensive clinical skills.

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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

                GA Level 6 Diploma in Animal Osteopathy

                Ref: 610/5388/0 GLH: 568 TQT: 1200 Minimum Age: 18 Method of Assessment: Portfolio of evidence

                  Qualification Specifications and Useful Information

                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy V1.3 March 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy (Bridging Qualification) V1.3 March 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapies V1.1 March 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Practitioners V1.2 March 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Diploma in Applied Equine Hydrotherapy V1.2 Jan 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Award in Principles of Veterinary Laser Therapies V1 Feb 25
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Laser Applications V1 Feb 2025
                  Qualification Specification GA Level 6 Diploma in Animal Osteopathy V1 Feb 2025

                  Qualification Approval for Existing Centres

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                  International Centre Approval

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