International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic
11th - 15th April 2012 | 16th - 20th May 2012 | 20th - 24th June 2012
18th - 22nd July 2012 | 29th August - 2nd September 2012
The AECC will again be hosting the IAVC (International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic) Basic Veterinary Chiropractic Course this year. The basic course is designed for veterinarians and chiropractors wishing to learn the clinical techniques necessary to treat both small animals and horses with chiropractic. The Options for Animals International curriculum utilised is the one studied and practiced by the majority of people from both professions, who are practicing animal chiropractic worldwide today.
The 210 hour course is presented in five modules, each consisting of 4.5 days. Modules run from Wednesday morning to Sunday noon, at six to eight week intervals (see course timetable). The initial four modules build continually on previous theory, while each concentrates on specific body regions (sacropelvic, lumbosacral, cervical and extremities). The final module is an intensive review of all techniques and a final exam.
Theoretical material reviews and integrates the pertinent aspects (for example: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, neurology, examination and treatment techniques) from both the veterinary and chiropractic professions as it applies to animal chiropractic. A major proportion of time is devoted to learning clinical chiropractic techniques. Laboratory/practical sessions include techniques, topography, dissection study, examination and treatment. Written case reports, reading assignments, study of the course notes and the review and practice of clinical chiropractic techniques constitute the home study portion of the basic course.
Course Timetable
Module I Sacropelvic 11-15 April 2012
Module II Thoracolumbar 16 - 20 May 2012
Module III Cervical 20 - 24 June 2012
Module IV Extremities 18 - 22 July 2012
Module V Integrated 29 August - 2 September 2012
Visit the International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic (IAVC) website www.i-a-v-c.com for more information.