Content
Rationale and background Programme structure / schedule Applicants Resources Consequences of validation
Rationale / Background
Industry initiated National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP)
What animals may benefit from a veterinary surgeon’s referral to a Veterinary Physiotherapist?
Related course portfolio
At HAUC; BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing & Practice
Management FdSc Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons) Animal courses
At Reaseheath; FdSc Equine Science, Complimentary
Therapy and Natural Horsemanship BSc (Hons) Equine Science (1 year top-up)
Programme structurePgD MSc
Year 1(All at level 7 unless indicated)
Year 2(All at level 7 unless indicated)
Year 3(All at level 7 unless
indicated)
Professional Skills For Veterinary Physiotherapy (Level 6) 15
Physiotherapy Techniques
15 Research Methods and Dissertation
60
Comparative Veterinary Anatomy & Locomotion
30
Remedial Exercise Prescription
15
Professional Practice for Veterinary Physiotherapists
30
Biomechanics, Injury & Disease
15
Skills Enhancement Log (compulsory requirement to
pass this professional element to be eligible for membership of NAVP)
Programme ScheduleYear One Year Two Year Three
Classroom based teaching (days)
10 7.5 ~5
Practical teaching (days)
5 3.5 0
Laboratory based teaching (days)
4.5 0 0
Practical Examination / Spot test
3 4 0
Written Examination
3 1 0
Case based assignment/ project
4 5 1
Practical Experience Placement (days)
3 0 0
SEL (days) 2 0 N/a
Vet-referral clinic (days)
N/a 10 N/a
Resources
Human Subject Co-ordinator HAUC Academics (11) Technical Specialists (12) External Academics (7) Learning & Teaching Support
Physical
There has/will be an impact following validation of this programme on; animals owned by clients of VPs NAVP Reaseheath HAUC Research volume/opportunities Wider industry perceptions
Conclusion
Other recent developments
Animal Production & Husbandry (Pre-vet school) Farm Animal Production
& Management UCDip/PgD/MSc Veterinary Pharmacy BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with
Advanced Standing Equine Artificial Insemination (Twemlows
Hall Stud) UCDip Canine Training & Behavioural
Management (PDTI)
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