Animal physio

Re: Animal physio

Beth Roberts — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:10:06 GMT

Don't shot the messenger

I agree not a cheap course, but none of them are and for me being able to have a full masters degree is what I want (and for a vocational masters it is cheap), along with being recognised by insurance companies so that people actually want to use me

This is a relatively new field of expertise and I think there will be more and more courses appearing over the next few years that are much more reasonably priced for the VN wage

One point I had made to me the other week was that anyone can call themselves an veterinary physiotherapist (just as with veterinary nurse) but insurance companies and vets/owners alike are getting to realise this and so are being much more careful at selecting what they will pay for/refer to/allow to touch their animals. Hence my reasoning for sticking with the NAVP.

Re: Animal physio

Claire Cameron — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:52:17 GMT

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I looked at the course ages ago and even in 6 installments yea sure!, sorry no way.

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Yup me too. Don't they know what a VN's wages are? lol

Re: Animal physio

dinkyd — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:11 GMT

Thats what i was thinking Caro - dont think the boss man would be up for this lol!Shame as well as would be great skill to have and benefit clients to.Hmmm

Re: Animal physio

Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:25 GMT

I looked at the course ages ago and even in 6 installments yea sure!, sorry no way.

Re: Animal physio

Beth Roberts — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:29:52 GMT

Hey guys, for anyone interested in doing a full masters (but part-time over 3 years) the NAVP (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists, that has been around for over 20 years, with members recognised by all insurance companies etc) is running one in conjuction with Harper Adams University College. Cost for those of us starting this year is £7500 payable in 6 instalments over the first 2 years. You can get grants for it and also are eligable to apply for scholarships at HAUC.

I dont know much about the Nottingham one but from what I understand it is set to cost £7000 for a certificate, from an organisation that is yet to be accredited or approved by any of the profession. The 2 day course etc are often a good way of getting into this area, but bear in mind all cases should be referred by a veterinary surgeon and animals treated under their guidance.

Hope that might help a little feel free to PM me/ask on here if you want to know anymore about the HAUC masters

Re: Animal physio

Steph Phillips — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:25:02 GMT

I've done a 2 day course on animal physio, had to travel 2hrs for it, but.. It's soooo interesting!!! I learnt so much on rehabilitation, pain management, surgery methods etc.. I recommend everyone to do it :) .. done mine through one of the flexadin reps.. we got a bulk of flexadin, and I was sent on the course for free - happy days!! (would of cost about £150odd I'm told?)

Re: Animal physio

Nick Shackleton — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:44:13 GMT

One of the girls at work is starting the CPD solutions one

the rehab therapist qualification

http://www.cpd-solutions.com/rehabilitation.html