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In Our March 2021 Issue ...
• A Message from Our CEO, Janet Van Dyke, DVM, DACVSMR
• Earn Your Acupuncture Certification This Spring or Summer!
• Register for Our Live/Interactive Business Course!
• We've Opened Registration for More 2021 Courses!
• All Veterinarians May Now Earn CE Credits Through the CRI Member Library!
• Congratulations to Spree and Westley, Our Breezie Demo Dogs of the Month ... and more!
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A Message from Our CEO, Janet Van Dyke, DVM, DACVSMR.
Spring is around the corner and we are busy making plans for the remainder of the year. Our April and May rehabilitation and acupuncture courses are almost sold out. We are watching COVID-19 guidelines closely, hoping we can increase class sizes to accommodate the growing number of veterinarians, physical therapists and veterinary nurses that want to pursue certification.
We are happy to announce that we graduated our first group of Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapists (CVATs) for 2021. CRI’s Veterinary Medical Acupuncture program was created for veterinarians looking for a more Western approach to acupuncture. Classes are small, taught by Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, cVMA, CCRP, CCRT, and her outstanding team. The focus is on how the patient’s neurophysiology reacts to the placement of the needles and there are plenty of demo dogs and cats for hands-on learning.
Registration is now open for Canine Sports Medicine, taught by Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR. Chris is widely known for her hands-on seminars covering everything from structure and function to ergogenic drugs impacting performance, gait training techniques, and sport-specific rehabilitation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a world-renowned expert, author, and past president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Canine Sports Medicine will be held September 16-18, 2021, at CVSG in Littleton, Colorado.
There continues to be a big demand for The Business of Canine Rehabilitation, our online course that includes three live Zoom sessions. We have opened registration for our July Business class, which will have Zoom sessions on July 14, 21, and 28! If you want to learn how you can successfully incorporate rehabilitation into your practice, register now to reserve your space!
Also, a reminder that we have special programs for veterinary students, both in rehabilitation and acupuncture! Check out the special offers included in this newsletter.
Thanks once again to our faculty, staff, and students for the dedication and patience you have all shown over the past year. The days are getting warmer and hope is building that we will soon get back to a life that feels more “normal.” It can’t come too soon! In the meantime, please stay safe.
Regards,
Janet B. Van Dyke, DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, CCRT
Founder and CEO
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Earn Your Acupuncture Certification This Spring or Summer!
We have a few seats open in our spring acupuncture modules, and we also have opened registration for our summer acupuncture modules!
Veterinary students: You are eligible to enroll in our Acupuncture modules after your first year of veterinary school. Please see our Veterinary Student Certification page for information about our 20% student discount.
Already certified? We offer a "fast track" option for veterinarians who are already certified in acupuncture and wish to continue their hands-on training and education. Please see details below.
"With the current state of the world, this course [Canine and Feline Medical Acupuncture, Module 3] was a much needed positive experience, both personally and professionally.… I am incredibly grateful that CRI has found ways to continue to provide high quality, educational experiences for us. Thank you!"
– Sarah Hanley, DVM, CVAT, Redwood City, California
Acupuncture modules are held in person in Littleton, Colorado, with small groups and social distancing. Upcoming modules are filling up, so register now to save your seat. Register for our modules with a 2-course package and qualify for a discount!
We are limiting class size to 10 students to allow for social distancing and will notify registrants of any changes at least 30 days prior to the start of each module. If you have already started acupuncture certification, please contact us so we may help you register for the remaining modules and finish your certification as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist!
Veterinarians: If you are already certified in acupuncture, be sure to check out our accelerated program for more hands-on training and increased knowledge of neurophysiology-based acupuncture. In the accelerated program, students watch the online videos for two of the three modules, and then attend one live module (either Module 2 or 3) for additional hands-on training. For the live module, we strongly recommend students attend Veterinary Medical Acupuncture for Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Patients (Module 2). Students must watch the videos from Introduction to Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (Module 1) before taking the in-person module.
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Modules 1-3 are RACE approved by the AAVSB for 40 credit hours each. Our Acupuncture Program has received rave reviews! Please see our website to learn more.
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Register Now for Our Live/Interactive Business Course!
This course will held entirely online with recorded video lectures and three interactive Zoom discussion sessions on July 14, 21, and 28 at 8 pm EDT. The three instructors each have busy, growing rehabilitation practices and bring a diverse set of experiences to the class.
"I loved the format of the course and that we could speak to other CRI grads who have tried many different business models. They were all very helpful. I love that they are willing to talk after the course and share forms they have developed over time so that I don't have to recreate the wheel."
– Lynne Marshall, PT, CEEAA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In this course, students will learn how to write a business plan that fits their finances, space, staff, and client needs. Interactive panel discussions will present strategies for achieving profitability in a canine rehabilitation practice including design, equipment selection, services/fees, operations, staffing and marketing. Please see our Business course page for a course outline, and register today to reserve your seat in this class!
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We've Opened Registration for More 2021 Courses!
We've opened registration for more summer and fall courses! Don't wait to register — our class rosters are filling up, and several courses are already sold out.
We also are offering our Canine Sports Medicine module in September, taught by expert faculty member Dr. Chris Zink. If you are working on your CCRVN or CCRA, or have not had the opportunity to attend this module, register now to guarantee your spot!
Many of our core rehabilitation courses will be held in a hybrid format with Zoom online learning sessions and small, in-person lab sessions.
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register now, or contact us at info@caninerehabinstitute.com if you are interested in attending these upcoming courses.
Hybrid and in-person classes:
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Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation: April 1 Zoom session with in-person sessions on April 9-12 or April 16-19, Littleton, Colorado. SOLD OUT. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.
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Veterinary Medical Acupuncture for Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Patients (Module 2) in-person course: April 23-25, Littleton, Colorado. Limited space available.
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Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation: May 2 Zoom session with in-person sessions on May 14-17 or May 21-24, Littleton, Colorado. SOLD OUT. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.
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Canine and Feline Medical Acupuncture (Module 3) in-person course: May 28-30, Littleton, Colorado. Limited space available.
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Introduction to Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (Module 1) in-person course: June 4-6, Littleton, Colorado
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Clinical Skills: June 13 Zoom session with in-person sessions on June 19-21 or June 26-28, Littleton, Colorado. SOLD OUT. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.
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Veterinary Medical Acupuncture for Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Patients (Module 2) in-person course: July 16-18, Littleton, Colorado
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Clinical Applications in-person course: July 23-24 or July 25-26, Littleton, Colorado. SOLD OUT. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.
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Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing*: August 1 Zoom session with in-person session on August 6-8, Littleton, Colorado
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Clinical Skills*: August 15 Zoom session with an in-person session on August 21-23, Littleton, Colorado. (If restrictions don't allow a full course, we will add a second in-person session from August 28-30.)
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Canine and Feline Medical Acupuncture (Module 3) in-person course: September 3-5, Littleton, Colorado
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Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation*: September 5 Zoom session with in-person session on September 11-14, Littleton, Colorado. SOLD OUT. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.
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Canine Sports Medicine in-person course: September 16-18, Littleton, Colorado. (Note: This course may be taken after the September Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation in-person session to combine two modules into one trip.)
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Clinical Applications* in-person course: October 15-16, Littleton, Colorado
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Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation*: October 30 Zoom session with in-person session on November 5-8, Coral Springs, Florida
*Note: We plan to hold full classes starting in October, but this will depend on CDC guidelines and COVID restrictions at that time. If we are not able to hold a full class, we will split the class in half and add a second session. We will update the calendar as soon as dates have been finalized.
Online classes:
Remember that we also offer discounted 2-course packages for either (1) Clinical Skills plus Clinical Applications or (2) Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing plus Canine Sports Medicine. We also offer discounted 2-course packages for our Acupuncture modules. Please see the 2-Course Packages sections on the Registration page for more details. If you are not sure when you plan to take a course, you may choose the option of a "Future" class. "Future" registrations may be subject to tuition increases. (Learn more.)
If you have previously registered for a "Future" course and wish to attend a class that is now open for registration, be sure to contact CRI and tell us which course you would like to attend. This is the only way to guarantee you have a seat in the course.
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In the Words of Our Students ...
"This course [Clinical Skills] really helped tie together the concepts that we learned in Intro. It was so practical and rewarding (and fun!). The new information was great, but it was also helpful to see some of the Intro material reviewed in a different context. ... Thank you all for your help and dedication in this course. It is so lovely to learn from people who are excited and passionate about their work, and I really appreciate it!"
– Stacey George, DVM, cVMA, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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We've Updated Our Hybrid Course Format for Rehabilitation Courses.
Starting in January, we have changed our hybrid course format to further improve our learning methods for our students. Our new hybrid format is:
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Internship Mentors: Have You Received Our "Mentor Minute" Newsletter?
We have recently sent our "Mentor Minute" newsletter to all current internship mentors. If you are a mentor and did not receive it or if your practice would like to join our internship team, please contact internship@caninerehabinstitute.com.
In light of the current social distancing policies, we want all of our current CCRT- and CCRVN-internship candidates and intern mentors to know that CRI is extending indefinitely our graduates' eligibility to complete an internship. Those who have internships currently scheduled should contact their mentor sites to confirm plans.
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All Veterinarians May Now Earn CE Credits Through Our CRI Member Library! |
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Our CRI Member Library is now open to all veterinarians! During this time when it is difficult to get CE credits due to travel restrictions, the CRI Member Library is a great way to fulfill most states' current continuing education requirements!
For $795, students can have unlimited access for one year to our CRI Member Library! The CRI Member Library includes 60+ hours of RACE-approved online courses taught by our expert faculty - and content continues to grow! Our Current Techniques in Canine Pain Management course has just been updated and is now available again in the CRI Member Library.
Already have a subscription to the CRI Member Library? Renew your annual subscription for a $250 renewal fee! We have added hours of continuing education content this year and will continue to add more online content in early 2021.
All veterinarians can subscribe to the CRI Member Library. Physical therapists and veterinary technicians/nurses that have successfully completed Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation (including the exam) can subscribe. CCRPs are also welcome to subscribe. Veterinary technicians/nurses need to submit a valid Employment Agreement Letter.
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Expand Your Acupuncture Knowledge With Our CRI Acupuncture Member Library!
Subscriptions are now available to our CRI Acupuncture Member Library, a separate online library just for acupuncture content! For $150, students can have unlimited access for one year to our CRI Acupuncture Member Library with recordings of six acupuncture webinars. Keep expanding your knowledge and skills by learning from our expert faculty!
Please note that the six acupuncture webinars are also included in our main CRI Member Library. If you subscribe to the CRI Member Library, you do not need a separate subscription to the CRI Acupuncture Member Library.
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Residents: Need to Complete a Research Project?
We plan to offer this course in 2021. This online course, led by faculty member Dr. Chris Zink, includes 10 live discussions held once a week and is limited to 15 students to allow ample time for interaction.
Visit our website to learn more about our special discount for ACVSMR and VOS residents. Residents: join VOS to get 25% off the tuition!
"I absolutely loved this class. Chris's enthusiasm for research as well as her openness to people who are not in academia as nascent researchers was refreshing. As someone who went directly into practice rather than the internship route, it was very helpful in defining the research process from how to form a solid hypothesis from a germ of an idea all the way to writing the paper. It also provided a basis to read journal articles with a more critical eye. The tips that Chris provided from her years of experience in the research field were invaluable."
- Beth Ellen McNamara, DVM, CCRT, CVMA, CVAT, Harrison, Maine
"I learnt a great deal during this course and look forward to putting it into practice. Thank you."
- Tanya Grantham, BVSc, CVA, CCRP, CCBW, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
"Wonderful course - I learned so much."
- Sheradan Pate, DVM, CVA, CCRT, Pismo Beach, Hawaii
During the course, students receive a comprehensive introduction to clinical research in the veterinary setting, covering the entire process from concept to publication.
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Our Online Therapeutic Handling Course Is Open to Everyone!
"I thought this was very helpful course! It was packed with reminders for cueing into your patient, and helpful tips for assessing and helping provide enjoyable treatment sessions for the patient! Thank you!"
- Joy Alleman, DVM, CCRT, Watertown, Massachusetts
In this online course, rehabilitation therapists learn to eliminate anxiety and fear so they are better able to localize injuries, address pain, and implement treatment plans. Designed specifically for veterinary rehabilitation professionals, Therapeutic Handling for Canine Rehabilitation provides information and skills to help prevent anxiety and fear and manage behaviors.
This course is now RACE approved by the AAVSB for 1 credit hour.
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We've Updated Our CCRVN / CCRA Curriculum With New Options!
Starting June 1, 2020, the three modules for CCRVN / CCRA certification will be:
Things to know about the updated CCRVN / CCRA program:
Please see the CCRVN page on the website for complete details.
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CRI Faculty To Present at Upcoming Conferences. |
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At the AVMA Convention coming up July 29-August 2 in Minneapolis and also available online, Sasha Foster and Janet Van Dyke will be presenting on “Making Rehabilitation the Profit Center in Your Practice.”
If you are attending these conferences, please be sure to join us for these presentations and say hello!
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Earn CE Credits Through the VIRTUAL VOS Conference. |
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Dr. Janet Van Dyke, CRI founder and CEO, helped organize the Veterinary Orthopedic Society's first-ever VIRTUAL VOS conference, which was held recently in March. All the live, interactive content has been recorded and will be available along with additional on-demand scientific content through June 30. Take advantage of this great content, and earn up to 19.5 RACE-approved CE credits. Visit the VOS website to register and learn more.
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Congratulations to the Newest ACVSMR Diplomates!
Congratulations to the newest canine diplomates!
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Dr. Nicole Chun
Dr. James Guthrie, CCRT
Dr. Amber Ihrke, CCRT
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Dr. Alice Meuten, CCRT
Dr. Jennifer Repac, CCRT
Dr. Gabriella Varcoe, CCRP
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Join the Newest Chapter of ANZCVS — Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
We are pleased to announce the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists' newest chapter: Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Veterinarians are encouraged to join this new chapter where membership can be pursued (via examination) in either Canine or Equine tracks.
CRI's founder and CEO Janet Van Dyke, DVM, ACVSMR, MANZCVS, CCRT, serves as secretary of the chapter. Yoko Clinch, BSc BVMS (Hons), MANZCVS, CCRT, is the president, and Jane McNae, BVSc, MACVSc (Surg), MRCVS, PG Cert (Med Ed), FHEA, CCRT, is the sponsor liaison.
The chapter will hold its inaugural lecture track at this year’s ANZCVS Science Week, and CRI veteran faculty member Sasha Foster, MSPT, CCRT, has been selected to be the keynote address presenter.
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Submit Your Pain Case Study to IVAPM.
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Effectiveness of Combined Acupuncture and Manual Therapy Relative to No Treatment for Canine Musculoskeletal Pain.
The Study: 47 client owned dogs with clinical signs of musculoskeletal pain participated in repeated measure prospective study evaluating the effectiveness of combined acupuncture and manual therapy. Outcome measure was an owner completed visual analog scale of 12 functional variables.
Study Limitations: Small study size, diagnostics where not completed to confirm why the patients had musculoskeletal pain, outcomes measures were subjective.
Impact on Clinical Practice: When in the treatment group, significant improvement in walk, trot, jump, rise from lying position and stiffness was seen after single treatment. Continued improvement in walk, trot, jump, rise from lying position, and stiffness was seen after the second treatment. In addition, owners reported changes in mood, attitude, and ability to go upstairs, but these observations were not statistically significant.
When in the non-treatment group, no improvements were seen.
For canine patients with musculoskeletal pain of unknown origin, receiving combined acupuncture and manual therapy appears to subjectively improve walking, trotting, jumping, rising and stiffness.
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Canine Home Exercises Are an Integral Component of Any Rehabilitation Plan. We Make It Easy.
Innovative technologies and expert design for an all-in-one solution, Canine Home Exercises (CHE) allows you to build home exercise programs in seconds. With beautifully designed instructional videos, the CHE program is e-mailed to clients while tracking tools and insightful analytics allow you to monitor progress or trouble shoot challenges from any computer.
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See why CCRTs choose Canine Home Exercises today. |
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Evidence-Based Resources at Your Fingertips - From Canine Arthritis Resources & Education.
CRI is pleased to be a sponsor of Canine Arthritis Resources and Education (CARE). Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions you will see in your practice, with at least 1 in 5 dogs developing the disease in their lifetime. As the leading cause of chronic pain, OA can have a significant impact on the quality of life for your patients, and for your clients who are caring for dogs in pain.
While OA isn't curable, the earlier you can identify and manage it, the better impact you can have on your patients' quality of life. With CARE, you'll find tools, resources, and evidence-based information to help aid you in your practice.
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CARE was founded by CRI faculty member Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR, as a central resource to answer the most common questions about OA that she encounters from colleagues around the world. The website covers everything from diagnosing developmental orthopedic diseases to nutrition and weight loss, rehabilitation, pain management, lifestyle modifications, and more. There are resources to share with clients, as well as extensive, evidence-based content for dog owners to help them manage their dog's OA at home. Visit the CARE website to learn more.
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PT Students: You Can Now Register for Rehabilitation Certification Courses Before Completing Your Degree.
Attention, physical therapists and PT students! You can now register for CRI courses during your final year in PT school and start your certification as a canine rehabilitation therapist as soon as you have graduated and are licensed! We will NO LONGER require that you graduate before registering for courses. This will allow you to achieve your dream of working with animals much sooner!
Physical therapy students can register for any courses that licensed physical therapists can take, but you cannot start the courses until you graduate and are licensed. To become certified as a CCRT, you must complete the three required courses plus a 40-hour internship. In addition, you must have completed one year of clinical experience in human physical therapy after receiving your PT license.
Have questions? Contact us at info@caninerehabinstitute.com. We are very excited to continue helping more and more PTs along this exciting journey!
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Veterinary Students: Have You Heard About the Changes to Our Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Certification Programs? |
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We know that veterinary students that graduate with certifications in veterinary rehabilitation and/or acupuncture have more to offer a potential employer. But finances and school schedules can make this additional training very challenging. With this in mind, CRI has made adjustments to our rehabilitation and acupuncture certification programs just for veterinary students.
We encourage veterinary students to take advantage of the 20% discount off the tuition we are currently offering. We are also in discussions with our sponsor companies to develop tuition assistance programs.
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Please Support The Tayla Fund.
CRI is pleased to announce the creation of The Tayla Fund, in memory of Tayla, a long-time favorite demo dog and the beloved companion of Janessa Shine, an O.R. nurse at Coral Springs Animal Hospital.
Donations to The Tayla Fund are tax-deductible and will be used to pay for rehabilitation at Coral Springs Animal Hospital for clients who cannot afford it.
During this challenging time when many people are facing temporary unemployment, it is even more important to be generous and help us support those in need.
Dr. Janet Van Dyke, CRI's founder and CEO, made the first donation to launch The Tayla Fund.
To make a tax-deductible donation, use the button below to donate to Coral Springs Animal Hospital's charitable fund through the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund. Please be sure to select Coral Springs Animal Hospital as the recipient and specify "The Tayla Fund" in the Donor Name(s) for Public Recognition section of the donation form.
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Tayla was the December 2018 recipient of the Breezie Demo Dog of the Month Award. During her long career with CRI, she helped train hundreds of veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary nurses/technicians. |
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Congratulations to Our February and March Clinical Applications and Clinical Skills Students!
Our March 13-15 group of Clinical Skills students and faculty even had to contend with a blizzard that delivered 28 inches of snow. As the photos show, neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor hail shall prevent CRI from delivering a great education!
All students followed social distancing guidelines and stayed 6 feet apart, except when taking quick class photos. Congratulations to all these terrific students for advancing their education in canine rehabilitation! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Students and faculty pose for a photo during the February 26-27 Clinical Applications module in Littleton, Colorado.
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A second group of students and faculty attended the February 28-March 1 Clinical Applications module in Littleton, Colorado.
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Students, faculty, and a demo dog attended the Clinical Skills in-person session on March 6-8 in Littleton, Colorado.
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Students, faculty, and a demo dog from the Clinical Skills in-person session on March 13-15 in Littleton, Colorado, posed for class photos amid the rapidly changing blizzard conditions. Even 28 inches of snow did not deter CRI from delivering a great education!
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Discount on CE Courses Available for VOS and AARV Members, and CRI Graduates. |
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Please visit our Continuing Education page for a list of eligible courses and our FAQ page for more details. Note that continuing education courses do not include core rehabilitation or acupuncture courses taken for certification.
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We've Added a Third Hotel Option for Littleton, Colorado!
CRI has arranged discounted rates at three hotels near Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group in Littleton, Colorado, where we are holding many of our in-person courses. We are pleased to offer the Element Denver Park Meadows as a third option for our students. Please check our Littleton, Colorado Travel page for more details about each hotel and reservation links!
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The Element Denver Park Meadows in Lone Tree, Colorado, is offering studio suites for $79-84 per night plus tax, subject to availability. The Element Hotel is an all-suite Silver LEED-certified hotel with fully equipped kitchens and many rooms with mountain views. Pets are welcome with a $50 pet fee. The Element provides complimentary breakfast, parking, and high speed internet, as well as free access to an indoor saline pool, fitness center, and business center.
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The Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, Colorado, is offering a standard guest room for $89 and up per night plus tax, subject to availability. The Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows provides a complimentary daily hotel shuttle to and from Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group (currently paused due to COVID). The hotel also offers free access to an indoor pool and fitness center.
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Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows |
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The Residence Inn Denver Highlands Ranch in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is offering a studio or 1-bedroom suite for $79 per night plus tax, subject to availability. The Residence Inn Denver Highlands Ranch provides complimentary on-site parking and complimentary breakfast. Pets are welcome, and the hotel has a fitness center on-site.
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Congratulations to Spree and Westley, Our Breezie Demo Dogs of the Month! |
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Our March Breezie Demo Dog Award Winners are Australian Cattle Dogs Spree and Westley, both owned by Lori Asbury. Spree (Corral West Sprinkles Are For Winners, age 5) and Westley (Wayout's As You Wish, just turned 2) love doing anything active. Both compete in agility, dock diving, tricks, fastCAT, barn hunt and rally, and have many titles and best in breed accomplishments to show for it.
Spree has been the #1 ACD in dock diving with the North America Diving Dogs organization for 3 years in a row. At Nationals in 2020, she took 3rd place in the Elite class. She was invited to the AKC Invitationals to earn her Elite Performer tricks title. Spree also excels at agility.
Westley is just getting started in agility, rally and fastCAT but has his Elite Performer tricks title and has been successful in dock diving. He earned an invitation to Nationals for Air Retrieve in 2019 and in 2020 he was the first and only ACD to get invitations in all 3 divisions: Distance, Air Retrieve and Hydrodash.
In recognition of this honor, Spree and Westley will receive a $50 gift certificate from Jiminy's good for any of their treats or dog food. Congratulations, Spree and Westley, and enjoy your yummy Jiminy's treats!
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Top photo: Spree in competition. Above, left: Westley in competition. Above, right: Westley is exhausted after a big day as a demo dog! |
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The Breezie Demo Dog of the Month Award is given in memory of Breezie, who was the lead demo dog for our Coral Springs courses for more than 9 years and helped to educate more than 800 veterinary and physical therapy professionals. She was such a great demo dog that our faculty would beg to have her in their small group sessions. Breezie's favorite holiday was Halloween when she was always the best dressed dog in Coral Springs!
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Stay Connected With CRI on Facebook!
Are you following CRI on Facebook? Be sure to stay connected for the most up-to-date news and photos from our courses. Tag your friends and colleagues and share our posts to spread the word about veterinary rehabilitation!
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Have You Looked at CRI's Online Job Postings?
If you are considering a new position in canine rehabilitation, be sure to check out the Jobs page on the CRI website, which has numerous listings. Recent postings include openings for rehabilitation veterinarians, physical therapists, and technicians/nurses in New York, Colorado, California, Maryland, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
If you have a job opening that you would like to publicize, please use our online Job Posting Form to submit your listing.
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Be Careful With Protected Terms Such as "Physical Therapy" and "Veterinary Medicine."
CRI students and graduates, please remember that you may only use protected terms such as "physical therapy" and "veterinary medicine" in your advertising materials if you are licensed in these fields. We discuss protected terms during Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, and we hope everyone continues to remember and follow the recommendations provided.
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CRI Graduates: Is Your Contact Information Still Correct?
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Thank You to the Following Sponsors for Their Support!
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CRI courses are held year-round in locations across the country and online. Visit our website at www.caninerehabinstitute.com for more information including a complete course calendar.
Don't forget that CCRTs, CCRVNs, and CCRAs are eligible for a 10% discount on most CRI Continuing Education Courses!
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