The faculty have worked diligently to construct programs that meet the needs of the veterinarian, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, veterinary technician.

Our program offers the following advantages:

• The University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation is the only program in veterinary rehabilitation to win the distinguished Outstanding Non-Credit Program Award by the Association for Continuing Higher Education.
• Instruction by veterinarians and physical therapists, the majority of whom are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
• Our instructors have made significant research contributions and published much of the available literature in canine physical rehabilitation.
• Emphasis on evidenced-based medicine.
• Access to the latest clinical and laboratory research results presented by faculty who have performed research directly applicable to case management, often prior to publication.
• Access to and practice/training with an extensive array of treatment approaches, including a myriad of equipment and emerging modalities which are based on clinical research.
• Commitment to presenting a comprehensive curriculum that provides a solid foundation upon which to treat routine and complicated clinical cases, and to build and improve clinical practice in veterinary rehabilitation.
• Upon successful completion of the program and examination, participants receive the designation of Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.