Where can I train?
I am new to hydrotherapy and would like to know what facilities are accredited to train at?
Currently the courses that are not ABC accredited (external national awarding organisation for vocational qualifications in the UK) will need to complete additional items with their application. Please view our application forms for further information. Working Documents (nzach.co.nz)
- Hawksmoor (UK, ABC accredited) - http://www.hawksmoorhydrotherapy.com/
- K9HS (UK, ABC accredited) - https://k9hscourses.com/
- Greyfriars (UK, ABC accredited) - http://www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk/
- Dogs in Motion (Australia) - https://www.dogsinmotion.com.au/
Currently the courses that are not ABC accredited (external national awarding organisation for vocational qualifications in the UK) will need to complete additional items with their application. Please view our application forms for further information. Working Documents (nzach.co.nz)
I am a veterinarian interested in learning more. What are my paths to accreditation?
If you want to be an accredited hydrotherapist, the three facilities listed above all accept veterinarians into their courses.
Alternatively if you want to be a rehabilitation veterinarian, you may choose to advance your training at either the University of Tennessee or the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Both of these courses are based in the USA but now provide education in Australia from visiting lecturers. As a qualified Rehabilitation Veterinarian you will be eligible for Associate membership status.
If you want to be an accredited hydrotherapist, the three facilities listed above all accept veterinarians into their courses.
Alternatively if you want to be a rehabilitation veterinarian, you may choose to advance your training at either the University of Tennessee or the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Both of these courses are based in the USA but now provide education in Australia from visiting lecturers. As a qualified Rehabilitation Veterinarian you will be eligible for Associate membership status.
I am a trained physiotherapist interested in learning more. What are my paths to accreditation?
If you want to be an accredited hydrotherapist, the three facilities listed above all accept physio's into their courses.
Alternatively, if you want to be a veterinary physio you can either complete a Masters degree, post graduate diploma or seek training at either the University of Tennessee or the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Both of these courses are based in the USA but now provide education in Australia from visiting lecturers. As a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist you will be eligible for Associate membership status.
If you want to be an accredited hydrotherapist, the three facilities listed above all accept physio's into their courses.
Alternatively, if you want to be a veterinary physio you can either complete a Masters degree, post graduate diploma or seek training at either the University of Tennessee or the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Both of these courses are based in the USA but now provide education in Australia from visiting lecturers. As a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist you will be eligible for Associate membership status.
I am a trained Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Specialist Veterinarian or trained Veterinary Physiotherapist interested in learning more. What are my paths to accreditation?
As a trained Rehabilitation Veterinarian (at CRI or UofT), trained Veterinary Physiotherapist (Masters, Post grad Diploma, CRI or UofT) or Veterinary Specialist in Small animal internal medicine or Small animal surgery, you are eligible for Associate membership status. We welcome your contribution to our association.
If you would like to attain Professional membership, please see our application forms for the additional items you will need to complete prior to Professional membership being granted.
As a trained Rehabilitation Veterinarian (at CRI or UofT), trained Veterinary Physiotherapist (Masters, Post grad Diploma, CRI or UofT) or Veterinary Specialist in Small animal internal medicine or Small animal surgery, you are eligible for Associate membership status. We welcome your contribution to our association.
If you would like to attain Professional membership, please see our application forms for the additional items you will need to complete prior to Professional membership being granted.