tCPTâ˘
Credentialing Program
The Transitional Canine Physical Therapist (tCPTâ˘) program is designed to fill in the knowledge gaps of a human Physical Therapist program, transitioning the Physical Therapist into a competent canine practitioner.
CanineIQ's tCPT⢠program assembles a large, diverse group of Physical Therapist experts, Board Certified Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Technicians to help you become a confident canine clinician.
As a hybrid model, our tCPT⢠program contains online coursework for Modules 1-3, with an intensive, hands-on training portion onsite for Module 4. You will learn through text and presentations that may be downloaded and used for reference. Videos and virtual anatomy allow a visual component to learning, as well as in-person collaboration to culminate your knowledge and experience.
tCPT⢠Credentialing Program
$4,995*
(*Note: Price will increase to $5,375 on January 1, 2025)
Registration for the tCPT program is only open for one week, 2 times per year. Pre-register for more information on our Fall 2024 Class.
MODULE 1 - Foundational Principles of Canine Anatomy and Movement
- Musculoskeletal and contributory neurological and vascular components of canine as compared to human anatomy and biomechanics
- Identify and emphasize differences between canine and human content
- Primary differences in the areas of movement function and dysfunction, gait and other types of locomotion, palpation, conformation/posture, normal states of growth and development, and functional mobility tasks
- Primary differences in the feline patient are addressed
- Access to an online, virtual anatomy program throughout the duration of the tCPT program
MODULEÂ 2 - Fundamentals of the Veterinary Patient
- Veterinary science relevant to the canine physical therapist
- Common orthopedic and neurologic pathologies in the canine patient
- Systems review and screening, plus âred flagsâ will be taught to understand the need for referral back to a veterinarian
- Diagnostic imaging techniques utilized in diagnoses and management of pathologies as it pertains to the canine physical therapist
- Medical management, including pharmacology and surgical and non-surgical procedures, as relevant to the canine physical therapist
- Cardiopulmonary and exercise physiology, nutrition, integumentary and metabolic disorders, and hematopoietic and endocrine systems for the physical therapist
Module 3 - Evaluation and Physical Therapy of the Canine Patient
- Canine neurological and orthopedic examination by experienced Canine Physical Therapists, including clinical reasoning in the evaluation, treatment planning, outcome assessments and documentation for a variety of common pathologies
- Physical therapist interventions, techniques and clinical decision making in neurological and orthopedic pathologies (including PNF/NDT techniques, manual therapy, sports medicine, orthotics and prosthetics, and assistive devices)
- Common therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise and adaptions for the canine patient
- Professional collaboration, business models and knowledge related to legal practice for the canine physical therapist
- Leadership, advocacy and public education
- Evidence-based practice in a continually evolving field is emphasized
- Treating the feline patient
Module 4 - Essentials of Canine Physical Therapist Practice
- Intensive hands-on training in picturesque Colorado
- Palpate, examine, evaluate, perform, treat, practice, demonstrate and lead our physical therapist objectives, representing the combined knowledge, skills, and competence achieved in this curriculum
- Questions and collaboration are encouraged while working with experienced Physical Therapists, Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Technicians
Module 5 - Capstone Project
- Culmination of all your human training and the knowledge and training that you have gained in this Canine Physical Therapist credentialing program
- Write a 3-5 page, publishable capstone paper on a subject of your choice (approved by faculty), contributing to the body of knowledge as a canine physical therapist
- Mentor to help you navigate this process, including brainstorming on ideas for a topic, narrowing down the research question/subject, resources, editing, etc
- Opportunity to analyze a unique issue, approach or treatment using your human knowledge base, bridging your human knowledge, to build your confidence in this field and for future directions.
Module 6 - Clinical Training
- On-site clinical training with a competency checklist thatâs performed in a veterinary and/or physical therapy setting
- (Be aware that each state has a required minimum number of hours that must be completed; and in many cases, this has not been determined)
- A list of potential sites is available
- Note that many sites charge an additional fee payable directly to that site.
