ACPAT

Careers in Animal Physiotherapy

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ACPAT Education

To become a Category A member of ACPAT, completion of a recognised training course is required.  Theoretical and practical training can currently be obtained through the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of the West of England (UWE).

Upgrading Routes

Please note: As of the ACPAT AGM in March 2008, the previous stipulation for two years post graduation clinical experience prior to upgrading to a Category A physiotherapist has been removed.

Entry Criteria for the post graduate upgrading courses for Veterinary Physiotherapy lie with the individual universities. Please contact them directly for their current entry requirements. Successful completion of one of the ACPAT upgrading routes allows the candidate to apply for ACPAT Category A status.

Both training routes require the Physiotherapist to be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT).  Also the Health Professions Countil (HPC) if still working in the human field.

1. Successful completion of the part time Post Graduate Diploma / MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy, run by The Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire.

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA

www.rvc.ac.uk

MSC/Dip Veterinary Physiotherapy Course Administrator

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Tel: 01707 666287

2. Successful completion of the part-time Post Graduate Diploma / MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, run by the University of the West of England.

Continuing Professional Development and Conference Unit
School of Health and Social Care University of the West of England
Health Training and Research Centre
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY

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Tel: 01173 281158
Fax: 01173 281185

www.uwe.ac.uk

MSC/Dip Veterinary Physiotherapy Programme Leader

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Tel: 01173 288501

Please note that the course will take place at Hartpury College 

Individual members also provide courses on various aspects of animal physiotherapy.

Please see our FAQ for further information.