Folder Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP)

Physical medicine and rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary field of veterinary medicine that has become an integral part of the treatment of animals with orthopaedic and neurological conditions in recent years.

By training qualified specialists in the field of physical medicine, the healing process of dogs following surgery or trauma can be optimised and a significant contribution can be made to rehabilitation and the prevention of injuries in the workplace and in sport. One of the key responsibilities of graduates is the development of standardized rehabilitation programmes for dogs, meaning that they play a key role in quality assurance in the field of physical medicine. Through optimal pain management within the context of physical medicine and through training tailored to the animal’s needs, they will make an important contribution to animal welfare.

The university-level training course is a cooperation project between the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna and the University of Tennessee. The curriculum of the university course follows the training programme of the Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Programme of the University of Tennessee. It is therefore to be regarded as an international training programme that concludes with the official designation of the University of Tennessee: ‘Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner’. Furthermore, participants who have successfully completed the full curriculum are awarded the title ‘Academic Expert in Veterinary Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Dogs’ in accordance with § 87a (1) UG, which will be confirmed by the issue of a certificate.

Target groups of the university-level training course ‘Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner’:

• People with a degree in veterinary medicine
• Students of veterinary medicine from the 10th semester onwards

Language of instruction

• E-Learning: English
• Practical training: German

In the Republic of Austria, activities reserved for veterinarians, in particular the examination of animals as well as diagnosis and treatment, may exclusevely be carried out by veterinarians in accordance with §4 Tierärztegesetz. Consequently, where physiotherapy is administered by non-professionals, this may only be done as an auxiliary measure within the context of a diagnosis and treatment programme undertaken by a veterinarian, under the latter’s responsible supervision. The Federal Ministry of Health expressly pointed out on 7 March 2014 (BMG- 74120/0005-II/B/10a/2014) that independent medical treatment may only be carried out by veterinarians; other people, including those who may have received thorough training, may only be called upon as assistants to assist with the treatment. A mere referral for treatment, however, is not possible.

Application 

Applications should be sent exclusively via e-mail to ULGPhysiotherapie@vetmeduni.ac.at .

The following application documents must be included:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Valid proof of identity
• Letter of motivation
• Degree certificate from the veterinary medicine degree programme (for foreign degrees see: Legislation requirements and translation of foreign documents or proof of successful completion of examinations in the 9th semester according to curriculum 02U/14U).
• Signed form to acknowledge the legal situation in Austria
   

Course fee and costs
incl. exam and goniometer

• for participants from EU countries with an internationally recognised tax number (ATU number) and from third countries: € 7,995
• for participants from EU countries without an internationally recognised tax number: € 7,995 (plus VAT of the respective country.)
• in addition: € 25.20 ÖH fee per semester

Curriculum

• Curriculum Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) (30.06.2021)

For the Rectorate:

Prof. DDr. Matthias Gauly