Canine V - Elective: From Head To Tail: Treatment for Common Canine Conditions

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Course Description:
This two-day laboratory course will provide the participant with hands-on experience for the treatment of dogs. Topics will include range of motion, massage, joint mobilization, practical therapeutic exercise without machines and emerging modalities. This course is designed to provide participants with a significant portion of lab time to experience hands-on techniques with dogs and assist the participant in direct treatment techniques for their canine patients.

Prerequisites
Participant must:

• Participant must be a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist or an actively enrolled student in on of these fields.

A minimum of one elective is required for all participants.

Outline

Learning Outcomes:

•  Participant will identify through palpation significant bony and muscular landmarks of the canine

• Participant will perform a basic evaluation inclusive of range of motion, joint play, soft tissue restrictions and strength

•  Participant will be introduced to the principles of different types of massage and be able to safely and effectively apply them to the dog

• Participant will be introduced to the principles of joint mobilization and be able to safely and effectively apply them to some of the joints of the dog
• Participant will be able to perform therapeutic exercises to the dog with minimal equipment in a safe and effective manner

•  Participant will recognize the basic principles of laser therapy and be able to safely apply it to a case load

• Participant will recognize the basic principles of shockwave therapy and any other new, emerging modalities

Additional Info

● Seminar includes coffee breaks and handouts.

● Course related products (if any) will be available at the course, however, in a limited quantity.

● Certificates of Attendance will be given to all participants and may be used for those who need C.E.U. verification and credits.

● Participants will be required to sign a Release of Liability prior to the commencement of this seminar.

● Northeast Seminars is recognized by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.

● Location, Instructor, Dates and Cost of seminar are subject to change.

● For group rate accommodations, please call hotel directly and be sure to mention Northeast Seminars. A limited number of rooms are reserved for participants, when available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Within 30 days of the course, rooms and/or rates may no longer be available. If course is to be held at a facility, Northeast only provides suggested hotels nearby for room accommodations.

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Locations and Dates

Knoxville TN: July 14 - 15, 2013 Registration DetailsHide Registration Details	$453.00	Sold Out!
July 14 - 15, 2013 (Sunday & Monday) Registration: 8:00 am Day 1: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Day 2: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Hours: 13.25 Location: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine 2407 River Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 Breaks and Lunches are included and will be in the Seqouyah Room, 2nd Floor. Park in C or N Lots only - Parking is free but you must pick-up parking pass at registration.  Be sure you complete and return parking pass form prior to arriving on campus so it's ready for pick-up at registration. Vans will be provided for a.m. pick-up and p.m. drop off from first 3 hotel suggestions listed below. 2.6 miles to downtown Knoxville, TN (approx. 7 minute ride) 11.7 miles to TYS - McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN University of Tennessee Housing Information: Contact Marlene Burns at: 1-865-974-6622 or via email at mburns@utk.edu OR Hotel Accommodations: Holiday Inn Select Knoxville - Downtown, at the Convention Center, 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, Ph#: 865-522-2800 or 1-800-465-4329 Hilton Knoxville, 501 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902-2591, Ph#: 865-523-2300 - Mention Group Code:  EXAM7 to receive a discounted overnight room rate of $86.00 Crowne Plaza Knoxville, 401 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902, Ph#: 865-522-2600 Candlewood Suites Knoxville, 10206 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922, Ph#: 1-865-777-0400 or 888-226-3539 - Note: Hotel is approx. 15 mins. from AG campus. All-suite hotel with full kitchens and free laundry facilities. Pets are allowed (pet fees apply).