Rehab Nurse Introduction Course

An online introduction to canine rehabilitation,
designed specifically for veterinary nurses/nurse assistant. 

 

Launching March 2026
  

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This course is for your if...

  • You are a veterinary nurse/nurse assistant curious about canine rehabilitation

  • You assist in rehab cases but want to better understand the why

  • You are interested in rehabilitation but not ready for a certification

  • You want to feel more confident supporting rehab patients and vets

  • You prefer clear explanations without unnecessary complexity

What's inside the course

 

Foundations of Canine Rehabilitation

  • What rehabilitation is — and why it matters

  • How rehabilitation supports orthopaedic and neurologic patients

  • Understanding movement and functional anatomy

Applied Anatomy 

  • Pelvic limb anatomy

  • Thoracic limb anatomy

  • Spine and trunk anatomy

  • Practical anatomy review for clinical relevance

 

Core Rehabilitation Skills

  • Manual therapy principles

  • Introduction to therapeutic modalities
    (TENS, NMES, ultrasound, heat/cold, laser)

  • Basics of therapeutic exercise

 

Understanding Ortho & Neuro Patients

  • Orthopaedic and neurologic examination (overview)

  • Tissue healing and rehabilitation timing

  • Common orthopaedic and neurologic conditions and surgeries

 

How Rehabilitation Plans Are Made

  • How veterinarians design rehabilitation programs

  • Exercise progression and clinical decision-making

  • What is realistic in rehabilitation — and what is not

 

The Rehab Nurse’s Role in Practice

  • What your rehab veterinarian expects from you

  • Communication and teamwork in a rehab setting

  • Building confidence as a rehab nurse

Meet your instructor

Dr. Ah Young Kim
Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist

With extensive experience working alongside veterinary nurses in clinical rehabilitation settings, Dr. Kim designed this course to provide clarity, confidence, and practical understanding — without overwhelm.