SINGAPORE
14-16 AUGUST 2025
We cover two OCNLR Level 4 units with this course and you may achieve the Level 4 Award in Canine Hydrotherapy by adding the Level 4 Behaviour unit at a later date.
- OCNLR Level 4 Gait Analysis for Canine Hydrotherapy
- OCNLR Level 4 Applied Water Treadmill Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
This blended course offers the flexibility to move ahead with your studies before attending for practical training.
Practical training takes place in Singapore where we have a long-standing association with our training partner Anna Tong at Hydro Paws Plus. We have known Anna and worked together for over ten years. She will be pleased to help with advice, travel information or any local queries.
Singapore is a great travel hub and so easy to travel to from many countries in Asia. With great accommodation and restaurant options, plus lots to see and do, your recreation time will be rewarding and exciting. It is one of our favourite training destinations!
There are only ten places available for this practical week so please register early to avoid disappointment.
This course can be taken as a Continuing Education or a qualification course. It covers gait assessment and advanced skills in water treadmill and canine hydrotherapy. We will cover case selection, advanced handling and problem solving. If you have a complex case load this course will give you the knowledge to adapt techniques to gain the best possible gait and rehabilitation outcomes using the water treadmill. Online lectures, all course materials, three attendance days and provision of practice dogs are all included.
Your pre-study is provided via Moodle, our online education platform.
This course is suitable for veterinarians, veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary nurses/vet techs who hold hydrotherapy/physiotherapy qualifications and those with canine hydrotherapy qualifications at Level 3 or Level 4. Please enquire for guidance about course relevance or suitability for you.
Lecturers and trainers
Your lecturers and trainers from Greyfriars International Training will be;
Kate Parsons BSc (Vet Physio), BSc (Hons), MHCPC, MAACP, ACPAT(A)
Angela Griffiths CCRP, Dip HSA, RCH, Member of IAVRPT
This course is delivered in two parts;
- Part 1 – Online study, revision tests and quizzes which must be completed before attending practical training.
- Part 2 – Three days on-site practical training.
Blended learning
We want you to be fully prepared so you can gain the most from your practical training so we have provided a lot of online education material for you. Pre-study and successful completion of revision test/quizzes is required prior to attendance for on-site practical training.
Attendance days
There are three required practical training attendance days at Hydro Paws Plus in Singapore
- Day 1 – practical gait assessment, observations, revision of gait terms and working together in teams.
- Days 2 and 3 – you will observe and join in with water treadmill sessions for a variety of dogs and conditions. We will film and review some of these sessions in class.
Part 1 – Online |
Part 2 – Attendance |
|---|---|
| Hydrotherapy treatment options Hydrotherapy Science Contraindications and Cautions Introduction to Water Treadmill |
Day 1 Revision of observational and gait terms Gait analysis practical |
| Gait analysis – three parts Gait analysis quiz Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics Pain Tissue Healing |
Day 2 Class lecture/discussion Practical water treadmill sessions – gait analysis pre, intra and post treatment |
| Day 3 Review of gait and water treadmill session films from previous day Class discussion Practical water treadmill sessions – gait analysis pre, intra and post treatment |
Course Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for veterinary surgeons, veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary nurses with hydrotherapy/physiotherapy qualifications and those with canine hydrotherapy qualifications at Level 3 or Level 4.
Please enquire if you would like to join us for just Day 1 – Canine Gait Assessment. Depending on numbers we may release some spaces. The cost is GBP 500.00.
Day 1 covering gait assessment is a requirement for attending water treadmill training on days 2 and 3 unless you hold a veterinary physiotherapy degree. We will require proof of your qualification.
Registration
Full payment of GBP 1200.00 is required when you register for this three day course.
You may pay by international bank transfer or via PayPal invoice using a credit card or your own PayPal account.
Access To Our Online Training Platform
Access to online training materials (lectures, revision tests and quizzes) is granted for 12 months from the date you register and pay for your course.
Cancellation Policy
We incur significant costs to deliver an overseas course – non-refundable flights and accommodation, plus lecturers are booked many months ahead.
Cancellations made more than 90 days before the practical training course start date – 75% refund of fees paid.
Cancellations made less than 90 days before the practical training course start date – no refund due.
If this course is cancelled by Greyfriars International Training, due to unforeseen circumstances, delegates will be given the choice of an alternative date or a full refund.
Total course cost GBP 1,200
Access to our online learning platform will be granted within 48-72 hours on receipt of your registration form and payment of GBP 1200.00
Included:
- Access to Greyfriars International Training online learning platform for 12 months (or until course end date)
- Practical training manuals
- Practice dogs and equipment
- All assignments, marking and tutor/assessor support
If you wish to be added to our waiting list please email courses@greyfriarsinternational.com.