Paddocks Farm Training
We created our own hydrotherapy centre from a space in our barn and Geri having taught in Secondary Schools for 30 years as an Advanced Skills teacher, naturally has become a hydrotherapy clinical educator.
We are excited to offer high quality training opportunities in the hydrotherapy industry. If you want to learn with 1:1 or very small group teaching and be supported from start through to be a registered hydrotherapist this is the course for you.
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You can take individual units or the full certificate and whilst you will do study at home you will also have 12 days = 72 hours of practical training. Learn with experience of being in a working centre and we also have a range of our dogs which you can practice with.
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We also support people who come to us, partway through a course started elsewhere.
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Choose us because:
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The course is taught with practical blended with theory.
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You can choose your own pace - some people want to take a year to qualify some less. The average is eight months and the fastest is two months of teaching/learning and two months for the Exam Board processes of moderation.
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There is no extra charge for a faster course.
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We have on site accommodation so that you can stay over and visit more often if that suits you.
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You can start when you want to.
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We offer:
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Introduction to Hydrotherapy Course
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Small Animal Hydrotherapy L3 Certificate
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Small Animal Intro to UWTM Award
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Small Animal Advanced UWTM Award
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Small Animal First Aid Level 3
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Animal Care Courses at Level 1 & 2
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Webinars and short CPD Courses
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Always happy to advise people on courses and training options. We are over subscribed on most courses.
Large pool, UWTM and Gait Analysis Area
Every dog is weighed as part of their treatment session.
We treat dogs from the smallest tea-cup dogs to Great Danes.
You may get to swim a cat.
Every dog is weighed as part of their treatment session.
Level 3 SEG Group ABC Awards
This demanding blended course offers the exciting opportunity to learn skills and knowledge to become a registered Canine Hydrotherapist with a substantial practical component. You will already have experience of working with canines or other small animals in a voluntary or employed capacity. We integrate practical training days, home study and work placement days leading to the qualification. Suitable for learners who are 19+. It is recognised by the National Industry Associations: Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA), Â Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and the National Association of Registered Hydrotherapists (NARCH). We aim to support you through to becoming a confident qualified and registered hydrotherapist.
Level 3 Certificate Small Animal Hydrotherapy
This updated expanded course now consists of 11 units with two optional units also available.
Together they form a total of 330 guided learning hours.
On average people take 8 months to complete but you can take up to
2 years or as short as 2 months.
This course is called 'Small Animal' but is 95% about dogs because that reflects the patients which hydrotherapists treat. Students especially interested in cats are advised to opt for the extra unit and we will provide the opportunity to do at least one case study on a cat.
You need to:
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Have Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics. (Or equivalent flexible for mature learners)
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Good computer skills (word, photos, internet and email).
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Have substantial practical experience with animals.
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Have confidence to interact with people in a professional manner.
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Be ready to study at Level 3.
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Be self motivated and dedicated to complete practical and theory units.
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Be prepared to safely work in hydrotherapy.
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Happy to work in water.
First Aid Renewal of Qualification
These courses are run alongside the certificate course - please ring to request dates.
Online Course Available with Human First Aid Section
- 4 Hours CPD - Submit booklet and Bandaging Video
- Quick turnaround on Certificates.
