Caninology Canine Body Worker Certification (CCBW)

Course Outline:

Vocabulary

• Anatomy vocabulary
• Directional terms
• Veterinary vocabulary and terminology

Skeletal structure:

• Form and function
• Thoracic appendicular system
• Pelvic appendicular system
• Axial skeletal system
• Conformation
• Typical canine orthopedic conditions
• Injury
• Surface anatomy landmark identification
• Palpation skills

Muscle structure:

• Form and function
• Palpation and rudimentary evaluation skills (theory and practical)
• Locating and isolating muscles
• Injury
• Deep muscles
• Superficial muscles
• Cause of muscle damage and common pathologies

Massage:

• Safety rules
• Basic strokes
• Theory and application of the massage strokes
• Contra-indications
• Body mechanics for the body worker
• Follow-up exercises
• Stretching and range of motion exercises

• Case history evaluation
• Documentation
• Creating documents for the owners
• Static and motion evaluation
• Subjective conformation
• Common canine neurological conditions
• Canine behaviour
• Handling Skills

Business:

• Veterinary ethics
• Work ethics
• Marketing

Students attend class daily from 8:30am to 5:30pm and have an additional 3 hours of evening studies. The fifth day of class is spent out of class for independent study.
Course cost includes pre-course workbook, course manual, supplies and handouts as well as certificate upon successful externship completion.

Prerequisite: CN3005: Canine Anatomy and Behaviour Pre-course Distance Study

This online course is available to anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of veterinary terminology, canine behaviour and the musculoskeletal system of the dog. Students will also find it very helpful if taking courses from any programme, including Caninenergy/Caninology courses in anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and any other canine classes.
Signing up for this course now allows you the luxury of studying well ahead of time, whether you intend to take courses in the future, or if you are looking for a review. With the expanded CN3005 course, we have determined it takes around 100 hours to complete. This CN3005 course also offers 50 continuing education hours for members of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Human State Certification ) in the United States of America.

Course Content: canine communication and behaviour, veterinary and anatomical terminology, directional terms, bony landmarks and surface markings, skeletal system, joints and movement and the canine muscular system.
To register for this course please go directly to the Equinology/Caninology site. Registrations for this course are NOT processed through Equinenergy/Caninenergy Ltd.

Required Reading:
‘Dog Anatomy: A Pictorial Approach to Canine Structure’ by Peter C. Goody. Students are required to bring their own copy to the course. The book is available from most online bookstores and will be available for sale through the Equinenergy course office in 2006.

Suggested Reading:
Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy: The Dog & Cat (Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy) by Stanley H. Done, et al.