HOUSTON
09-11 JULY 2025
This is part 2 of our Houston Program for July 2025. We cover two Level 4 UK qualification modules. The course is aimed at veterinary rehabilitation professionals pursuing excellence in canine hydrotherapy treatment using the underwater treadmill. Plus those wishing to find out more about European style canine hydrotherapy techniques.
AWAITING RACE APPROVAL
Modules
- OCNLR Level 4 Gait Analysis for Canine Hydrotherapy
- OCNLR Level 4 Applied Water Treadmill Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
Your pre-study is provided via Moodle, our online education platform. Practical training takes place at the fantastic K9 Health Centre in Houston where we have a long standing (over sixteen years) association with our training partner Sandra Wilson. She will be pleased to help with advice, travel information or any local queries – k9healthcenter.com
But please address any specific course enquiries to us at Greyfriars International Training.
Houston is a great travel hub and both airports are only 25-30 minutes drive from K9 Health Centre.
There are only ten places available for these practical days so please register early to avoid disappointment.
This course covers gait assessment and advanced skills in the underwater treadmill. 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 underwater 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.
Completion of Part 1 – Introduction to Canine Hydrotherapy in Houston is a pre-requisite for attending this course.
Others will be considered but must have relevant qualifications plus experience using an underwater treadmill. Please contact us to find out if this course is suitable 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 a blended learning course
- Online study.
- Three attendance days with lectures, observations and hands-on 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 days.
Attendance days
There are three required practical training attendance days at K9 Health Centre, Houston.
- 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
Completion of Part 1 – Introduction to Canine Hydrotherapy in Houston is a pre-requisite for attending this course.
Others will be considered but must have relevant qualifications plus experience using an underwater treadmill. Please contact us to find out if this course is suitable for you.
Registration
Full payment of $1,050.00 is required when you register for this 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 US $1,050
Access to our online learning platform will be granted within 48-72 hours on receipt of your registration form and payment of US $1,050.
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.