Introduction to Animal Osteopathy

WORKSHOP OFFER – Those who attend this workshop and then enrol in the full Diploma in Canine or Equine Osteopathy with AOI in 2023 or 2024, will have 100% of their workshop fees deducted from the price of the Diploma* 🤩 🤩

*Students who apply for the Diploma programme, must fulfil entry criteria.

Group size: 12 students

Location: Suburb of Athens, Greece.

Dates: 1st and 2nd April 2023

Is the course translated? Yes – by a local assistant

Who can attend? Osteopaths, vets, physiotherapists, vet nurses and other professional therapists.

Can I attend one day only: Yes, but the price is the same, due to the overheads of the workshop.

Will I get to work on animals? Yes, under supervision.

Can I work on animals in clinical practice after the workshop? No, successful training as an Animal Osteopath takes in excess of two-years (part-time) even if you come from a therapeutic background. See our website for more details.

Price: 399€ + VAT if applicable

Will I get a CPD certificate: Yes – you will be issued with a digital attendance certificate if you complete both days. However, this is not a qualification, but rather an introduction to future studies if the student is interested.

Schedule:

Day One – Canine.

Day Two – Equine.

Indicative content of each day (canine and equine):

In this two-day workshop we will explore and touch on the following topics:

Animal behaviour – as relevant to osteopathic treatment

Handling and palpation of animals in a clinical setting

Anatomical landmarks

Anatomical surface anatomy

The skeleton – axial and appendicular skeleton

The muscular system – an overview

Gait analysis and key features of movement

Introduction to global and local assessment

Introduction to osteopathic treatment

Clinical and professional considerations when working with animals.

For more information, please send us an email and we will answer any questions you have.

Email: contact@animalosteopathyinternational.com