Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians 

An online introduction to canine rehabilitation,
designed specifically for veterinary nurses/technicians/nurse assistants

The course begins on March 23, and the content will be released progressively over 6 weeks to support structured learning. 

Participants will have 12 months of access to the course materials.
  

Enrollment closes: March 30 

Course start date: March 23 

Next Intake in June

Course Overview

This introductory course is designed for veterinary nurses and technicians who want to build a solid foundation in canine rehabilitation and confidently support rehabilitation patients in clinical practice.

Through approximately 6 hours of lectures and short quizzes, this course covers essential concepts in canine rehabilitation, including common orthopedic and neurological conditions, basic assessment principles, and commonly used rehabilitation modalities.

This course is designed for:

  • Veterinary nurses and technicians interested in rehabilitation

  • Nurses working in clinics where rehabilitation patients are managed

  • Veterinary nurses who want to assist rehabilitation veterinarian/therapist more confidently

  • Clinics looking to build a stronger rehabilitation team 

Course Outline

  1. I. Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation

    3 lesson
    1. Welcome!

    1. Module 1. What is Rehabilitation?

      1. 1.1 What is rehabilitation? Why do we do it?
      2. 1.2 Quiz for 'what is rehabilitation'

  2. II. Speaking the Rehab Language

    3 lessons

    1. Module 2: Directional Terminology and Bony Landmark

      1. 2.1 Directional & Anatomical Terminology
      2. 2.2 Key Bony Landmarks in Dogs
      3. 2.3 Quiz for Rehab Language Check: Directions & Landmarks

  3. III. Movement Foundations

    4 lessons

    1. Module 3. Understanding Movement

      1. 3.1 Understanding Movement
      2. 3.2 Quiz for Understanding Movement

    2. Module 4. Spine & Trunk

      1. 4.1 Spine & Trunk Muscles and Muscle Tone
      2. 4.2 Quiz for Spine & Trunk Related Muscle Anatomy

  4. IV. Anatomy for Rehabilitation

    5 lesson
    1. Why Is Anatomy Important?

    1. Module 5. Pelvic Limb Anatomy

      1. 5.1 Pelvic Limb
      2. 5.2 Quiz for Pelvic Limb Muscle Anatomy

    2. Module 6. Thoracic Limb

      1. 6.1 Thoracic Limb Muscle Anatomy
      2. 6.2 Quiz for Thoracic Limb Muscle Anatomy

  5. V. Core rehabilitation skills

    12 lessons

    1. Module 7. Therapeutic Exercise

      1. 7.1 Therapeutic Exercise
      2. 7.2 Quiz for Therapeutic Exercise

    2. Module 8. Manual Therapy

      1. 8.1 Manual Therapy
      2. 8.2 Quiz for Manual Therapy

    3. Module 9. Electrical Stimulation

      1. 9.1 Electrical Stimulation (TENS/NMES)
      2. 9.2 Quiz for Electrical Stimulation

    4. Module 10. Therapeutic Ultrasound

      1. 10.1 Therapeutic Ultrasound
      2. 10.2 Quiz for Therapeutic Ultrasound

    5. Module 11. Cold & Heat

      1. 11.1 Cold (Cryotherapy) & Heat (Thermotherapy)
      2. 11.2 Quiz for Cold & Heat

    6. Module 12. Laser Treatment

      1. 12.1 Laser (Photobiomodulation) Treatment
      2. 12.2 Quiz for Laser Treatment

  6. VI. Clinical Foundation of Rehabilitation

    8 lessons

    1. Module 13. Orthopedic Examination

      1. 13.1 Orthopedic Examination
      2. 13.2 Quiz for Orthopedic Examination

    2. Module 14. Neurologic Examination

      1. 14.1 Neurologic Examination
      2. 14.2 Quiz for Neurologic Exam

    3. Module 15. Tissue Healing

      1. 15.1 Tissue Healing
      2. 15.2 Quiz for Tissue Healing

    4. Module 16. Common Ortho/Neuro Conditions

      1. 16.1 Common Orthopedic and Neurologic Diseases in Dogs
      2. 16.2 Quiz for Common Orthopedic and Neurologic Diseases in Dogs

  7. VII. Application of Rehabilitation

    6 lessons

    1. Module 17. How the Rehab Brain Works?

      1. 17.1 How the Rehab Brain Works?

    2. Module 18. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

      1. 18.1 Rehabilitation for Cranial Cruciate Ligament disease
      2. 18.2 Quiz for Rehabilitation for Cruciate Ligament Disease

    3. Module 19. Intervertebral Disc Disease

      1. 19.1 Rehabilitation for Disc Disease
      2. 19.2 Quiz for Rehabilitation for Disc Disease

    4. Module 20. Dear Rehab Nurses/Technicians

      1. 20.1 Rehab Therapist's Expectation to Rehab Nurses/Technicians

    5. Module 21. Course Feedback & Completion

Meet your instructor

Dr. Ah Young Kim
Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist

Ah Young is a veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist originally from South Korea. After training as an orthopedic and neurosurgery surgeon, she pursued another residency in sports medicine and rehabilitation at Colorado State University in the United States.

Her work focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving quality of life for animals with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. She founded Animal Rehab Solutions to share practical rehabilitation knowledge and help veterinary teams support patients more effectively. She is currently practicing in Australia.