ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

The Animal Rehabilitation Institute located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in Palm Beach County, Florida offers Certification Programs in both Equine and Canine Physical Rehabilitation. These courses are available to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Physical Therapists, and Physical Therapy Assistants. We also offer continuing education courses for both licensed and non-licensed students wanting further education in animal anatomy, massage, and advanced techniques.

The faculty of the Animal Rehabilitation Institute is made up of internationally acclaimed instructors with a total of more than 40 years of practical experience in the field of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Small class size and our emphasis on hands-on teaching make this the premier training program available today in Animal Rehabilitation. Our outstanding curriculum provides an accessible education in anatomy, biomechanics, surgical pathology, physical therapy, functional evaluation, modalities, athletics and rehabilitation program design.

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist Program
Offered to Veterinarians and Physical Therapists. Requires successful completion of the following:

1. Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation (6 day course with practical exam and written take home exam)
2. Functional Assessment (5 day course with written take home exam and case study presentation)
3. Equine Athletics (3 day courses with written take home exam)

Certified Equine Rehabilitation Technician
Offered to Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapy Assistants. Requires successful completion of the following:

1. Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation (6 day course with practical exam and written take home exam)
2. Equine Rehabilitation Techniques (3½ day course with written take home exam)
3. Equine Athletics (3½ day course with written take home exam)

Summary: All students taking either Certification Program attend the Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation and Equine Athletics Modules together. Veterinarians and Physical Therapists Attend Functional Assessment while Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapy Assistants attend the Techniques module.

EXAMINATIONS

Each course in the program has a written take-home exam. We believe that life is an open book exam, and that knowing where to look for the information is more practical than memorizing the information. We encourage networking with other students and using the exam process as a way to begin the collegial relationship between professions.

CASE REPORT

Students are required to submit one case report within six months of completing their classroom work. A detailed example will be provided to each student. We encourage students to submit cases that are not complex but are examples of commonly occurring sports injuries. Again, collaboration and networking are encouraged.

INTERNSHIPS

We offer optional internships of 3 days to several weeks call for availability 561 792-1441.