Animal Physiotherapy

Our pets are often one of the biggest sources of joy in our lives. With their boundless energy, impeccable senses and loving companionship, animals are an integral part of any family, and, as with any family member, our pets can fall ill or suffer health problems with age. Being able to help your pet feel better, even as they age, is often a goal of many pet owners.

People who invest their time into learning more about animal physiotherapy benefit by gaining a new perspective on holistic veterinary medicine, how to resolve certain health conditions in their particular breed of animal, feel confident in meeting their pet’s needs and more.

Becoming an animal physiotherapist can be an even greater challenge with more fulfilling rewards.

In this course, you will learn more about animal physiotherapy and how people can train to become animal physiotherapists.

You Will Learn:

  • What animal physiotherapy is, why it is used and when it may not be an option for your pet
  • The different types of physiotherapy treatments and assistive devices that are used to help animals
  • How an animal physiotherapist assesses pets in physical therapy treatments
  • How to get certified and become a veterinary physiotherapist

The Benefits of Taking This Course:

  • Understand the non-invasive treatments that can help your pet feel better, regain fitness and more
  • the situations where a veterinarian may prescribe physical therapy for your pet and when they may advise against it
  • You become closer to your pet and develop a deeper understanding of your pet’s fitness and physical health needs
  • Understand the ways to help your pet at home with animal physiotherapy and when to seek out a professional


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 01: What Animal Physiotherapy Is and Why It Is Used

Module 02: Types of Animal Physiotherapy Treatments and Assistive Devices

Module 03: How an Animal Physiotherapist Assesses a Pet for Treatment

Module 04: Becoming a Veterinary Physiotherapist

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Animal Physiotherapy Certification course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.

  • Where / when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.

  • How long does it take to complete the Animal Physiotherapy Certification course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.