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Animal Care Education Training Centres have been set up with the sole purpose of brining
short animal care courses to the public in the East Midlands area of the U.K and for
developing online courses for the many charity workers around the world.
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Lecturers
Our lecturers Dana Prince NDAM, Cert Ed, MiFl and Carol Bladon, Bsc, PGCE, MiFl have worked in
full time education for over 15 years. Dana and Carol are both registered with the Institute
for Learning and are fully CRB checked.
They have had long careers various fields of animal welfare and management including
hydrotherapy, veterinary nursing, research areas, rescue and rehabilitation, zoo
management and dog training. Our partners and staff at both centres are also fully qualified
in Hydrotherapy and have experience in hydrotherapy and working with dogs and small
animals.
Our Venue
PAWS4 Hydrotherapy Centre, Stapleford, Nottingham
Paws4 is registered through CHA, is based on a site with the new tram link terminal, it is also
situation next to the A52 with close links to the M1. The centre has a spacious teaching
area, with window viewing from the classroom to the hydrotherapy area where there is a
pool, spa and dog showering area.
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Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JA
(www.paws4.org.uk/)
Anne Westwood is the owner and practical trainer for the Level 3 Hydrotherapy Course at
the Centre, Anne has owned and run this centre for 5 years, with over 10 years in the
industry.
The pool area has a spa for separate treatments, showering facilities and a hydrotherapy
pool designed for maximum control with a harness. The Centre is owned and run by Anne
Westwood who is always on hand for advice and to demonstrate techniques and sessions.
Anne Westwood has a Bsc (hons) Animal Behaviour degree and has worked in hydrotherapy
for over 10 years.
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161 Rutland Rd, Sheffield S3 9PP
Splashy Pups is registered with both CHA and NARCH, run and owned by Kate Clapperton
who is a fully qualified Canine Hydrotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist.
Clients are expected to complete 2 sessions at Splashy pups which will include an individual
assessment day. These sessions will help clients gain practical experience in the pool with
patients and also to observe the aquatic treadmill in operation.
Internal Verification
Provided by Melanie Butler Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist and advises on all aspects
of course materials, resources and assessment structure.
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To achieve the full level 3 qualification there are 10 mandatory units (29 credits). The
qualification is overseen by ABC Awarding Body.
All units are available separately or in combination at request. We offer a discount
when all 3 modules are booked together – when no other offers are being run.
A further discount if two or more clients book onto the same dates together - when no
other offers are being run.
The above course is a nationally recognised qualification, for any clients living or working
outside of the UK please check with relevant regulatory bodies or veterinary authorities in
your state or province. This qualification fulfils the training requirements for registration for
both NARCH and CHA.
Animal Care Education Training offers flexibility in booking the units, it easy to complete all
10 units over a 1 year period or to book certain individual units for CPD purposes or for
those clients wishing to improve their CV or to work in a hydrotherapy setting.
Any units included in the 3 modules are also available to book separately – upon request.
Small Animal First Aid for Hydrotherapists (3 credits) 1 day course
Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (3 credits) 1 day course
Anatomy and Physiology for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (4 credits) 2 day course
If you wish to book any of the other modules separately please contact Dana:
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Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.
Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a
particular set time.
Module 1, Management of Conditions (3 days, 9 credits)
Management of medical conditions in hydrotherapy for small animals (credit value 2)
Anatomy and physiology for small animal hydrotherapy (credit value 4)
Management of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions in hydrotherapy for small
animals (credit value 3)
Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.
Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a
particular set time.
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Note book
Non slip/waterproof shoes
Laptops can be used but are not necessary
Camera
All course notes and hand outs
Refreshments and lunch
Assessment document
Access to online documents
Case Studies
Tutorial support
Information pack
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Covering aspects of the scientific side to hydrotherapy, this unit looks at the major relevant
aspects of small anatomy and physiology, concentrating on canine physiology. Identifying
common medical condition and exploring how hydrotherapy can help the treatment of
common orthopaedic and neurological conditions. An understanding of how animals stand
and move is vital for a hydrotherapist and this course covers bones, joints and muscles as
well as ligaments and tendons.
Canine skeletal anatomy
Bone anatomy
Anatomy of muscles
Tendons and ligaments
Common orthopaedic conditions
Common neurological conditions
You will be given a theory assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your tutor.
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Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.
Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a
particular set time.
Module 2: Theory and Practical Assessment (2 day theory, 2 day practical, plus 2 individual
assessment days 6 credits)
Introduction to hydrotherapy for small animals (4 credits)
Assessing and checking an animal’s suitability for hydrotherapy treatment (3 credits)
Administering hydrotherapy treatment to small animals (3 credits)
Day One: Introduction to hydrotherapy
Day Two: Assessing, administering and checking suitability
Day Three: Shadow training day PAWS4
Further 2 Individual Assessment Days – organised on an individual basis (PAWS4 and Splashy
Pups)
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Assessment document
Access to online documents
Case Studies
Tutorial support
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This 5 day course includes both the theory and practical side of hydrotherapy. Identifying
the key properties of water and looking at the intended effects of hydrotherapy treatment
on specific common conditions. You will look at various pieces of equipment and have
hands on experience of the different facilities. The unit explores the role of the Multi-
disciplinary team and you will be expected to carry out a written risk assessment of the site.
On day three the practical element of the course is introduced. Clients are given
opportunity to have hands on access to dogs at PAWS4 using a hoist system, hands on
showering and drying of dogs. Two other practical training sessions are then organised at
Splashy Pups in Sheffield, for clients to gain experience in the pool with patients and to
observe the treadmill being used.
Individual assessment day organised with Tutor and Training Centre involved.
You will also be given a theory assessment to be submitted at a later date agreed by your
tutor.
Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.
Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a
particular set time.
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Module 3, Professional Practice (3 days, 10 credits)
Water Management for Small Animal Hydrotherapy (credit value 3)
Professional Practice and Multi- Disciplinary Team working for hydro therapists (credit value 2)
The principles of small hydrotherapy (credit value 2)
Small animal first aid for hydro therapists (credit value 3)
Day One: Water Management
Day Two: Professional practice and principles of small animal hydrotherapy
Day Three: First Aid for Small Animals
Pen
Highlighter
Note book
Non slip/waterproof shoes
Laptops can be used but are not necessary
Camera (photos can be taken in most areas with permission of staff)
All course notes and hand outs
Refreshments and lunch
Assessment document
Access to online documents
Case Studies
Tutorial support
Information pack
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Starting with water management, this unit is important for anybody working at or
considering starting a hydrotherapy pool. You will gain a basic understanding of water
management and treatment, looking at water chemistry and the relationship of various
chemicals used. Throughout the course of the day you will also have the opportunity to
undertake practical sessions.
As a hydrotherapist it is important to consider your own role and that of others, the
professional practice module explores these roles and discusses the importance of continual
profession development. You will also cover underpinning knowledge of the techniques and
approaches used by hydrotherapists.
Your last day consists of both and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first
aid situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and
working within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs
for taking vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to
Casper and Jerry our CPR dog and cat.
You will be assessed in some practical elements on the day of the course along with a theory
assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.
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09.30 – 4.00pm (all breaks are set throughout the day)
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Bandages and demo dog
CPR dog
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CPR cat
This unit is both theory and practical demonstrations. Exploring how to assess first aid
situations and managing them. Looking at key presenting factors of conditions and working
within your professional limitations. You will have access to demonstration dogs for taking
vital signs and practicing bandaging techniques. You will also have access to Casper and
Jerry our CPR dog and cat.
Shock Convulsions, fits and seizures
Suspected poisoning Resuscitation
Gastric Torsion Snake bites
Hyperthermia Choking
Hypothermia Collapse
Dyspnoea Haemorrhage
Stings and bites Burns and scalds
You will be assessed in some practical elements on the day of the course along with a theory
assessment which you will be expected to hand in on the given date set by your tutor.
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Course finish times may vary depending on number of clients and client participation.
Please allow for some flexibility for this and speak to your lecturer if you need to leave at a
particular set time.
One Day Course
Start time 9.30
Finish 5.50
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All course notes and hand outs
Refreshments and lunch
Assessment document
Access to online documents
Tutorial support
Information pack
This unit is important for anybody working at or considering starting a hydrotherapy pool.
You will gain a basic understanding of water management and treatment, looking at water
chemistry and the relationship of various chemicals used. Throughout the course of the
day you will also have the opportunity to undertake practical sessions.
Legal and ethical obligations
Water testing
Water chemistry
Pool plant equipment
Maintenance of equipment
Chemical uses
Chemical risks
You will be assessed in some practical elements on the day of the course along with a theory
assessment which you will be expected to hand in on a later date set by your tutor.