
This course and independent study will give the student the opportunity to discover the goals and objectives of establishing a small animal rehabilitation practice
$499.00
Description
This course and independent study will give the student the opportunity to discover the goals and objectives of establishing a small animal rehabilitation practice. Â Each participant will be given the opportunity to submit a practice plan for their own establishment that will be personally reviewed and commented on by the instructor. Â The course will review the basis for establishment of a practice, costs associated with start up and establishment of the practice, equipment and staffing needs, practice guidelines, referrals, and the ins and outs of running the business. Â In addition to the one day course, the participant will need to submit a business plan in to the instructor within six (6) weeks of the completion of the course for review. Â The course will not be completed until this portion is complete. Â The instructor will return the business plan with comments and review for the participant in a timely manner.
Course Details
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Sponsors | Assisi Animal Health, Companion Therapy Laser, DogTread, FitPaws, Go Hero Go, PiezoWave VET, Vetoquinol, Walkin' Pets |
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Learning Objectives
- The participant will gain an understanding of the basis for starting a small animal physical rehabilitation practice
- The participant will gain an understanding of the costs associated with initiating a small animal rehabilitation practice inclusive of equipment, staff, building and structure, education, etc.
- The participant will gain an understanding of how to market a small animal rehabilitation center to the veterinarian community.
- The participant will gain an understanding on offering additional programs to the community to increase revenue to the rehabilitation center, inclusive of conditioning and weight loss programs.
- The participant will gain an understanding of staffing and maintaining a canine rehabilitation center.
- The participant will gain an understanding of the different aspects of canine physical rehabilitation and what aspect would be best suited for the individual area and clinic.
- The participant will be able to view equipment available to rehabilitation centers.
Prerequisites
Participant must be a veterinarian, veterinary technician, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist or an actively enrolled student in one of these fields.
Details
Includes 3 modules:
- The Business of Canine Physical Rehabilitation
- Make Your Aquatic Therapy Unit Pay for Itself
- Marketing Your New Rehab Practice
Outline
Module 1: Â The Business of Canine Physical Rehabilitation (5.0 hours)
- Why Physical Therapy
- The Romance of Rehabilitation
- The Facility
- The Equipment
Module 2: Â Making Your Aquatic Therapy Unit Pay for Itself (1.0 hour)
- Costs and Pricing
- Aquatic Programs
- Policies and Other Considerations
Module 3: Â Marketing Your New Rehab Practice (1.0 hour)
- In-House Rehabilitation
- Referrals
- Brochures & Websites
- Make Rehab Visible
- Homework & Conclusion
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