Ofqual Regulated Level 4 Certificate
CANINE MYOFASCIAL REHABILITATION
(GALEN MYOTHERAPY) FOR VETERINARY SURGEONS
Developed in partnership with Gatehouse Awards, the Level 4 Ofqual regulated qualifications deliver the knowledge and tools for you to practice as a Registered Galen Myotherapist.
Read on to discover more about this course!
IS THIS QUALIFICATION RIGHT FOR ME?​
Galen Myotherapy offers a number of variations of the Ofqual Level 4 regulated qualification. This version had been designed for Veterinary Surgeons.
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This qualification is right for you if you:
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are a practising Veterinary Surgeon who is driven by a deep passion for improving canine lives and promoting canine welfare, and wish to extend their clinical expertise into the specialist field of myofascial rehabilitation.
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are able to attend in-person practical training in the UK
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have access to a suitable, healthy canine for practice and assessment purposes
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have a proficient level of spoken and written English (e.g. GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above or equivalent). If English is not your first language, an English language level of International English C1 (CEFR) is required.
Inclusive and Accessible Learning
We are committed to providing inclusive and accessible learning pathways, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to support learners from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds.
Duration
You have 12 months to complete this course
Full Qualification Specification available here
Study Hours
116 hours of self directed study
124 hours of guided learning (with tutors in groups or 1-1)
240 hours commitment in total
Price
£3,325.20 including VAT
9 month interest free payment plan available
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1
Practical Application of Galen Myotherapy Techniques
You will study how to apply Galen Myotherapy techniques on dogs after developing your assessment and palpation skills. You will build on your theory foundations and translate that knowledge to live canines, including identifying and palpating soft tissues and bony landmarks on a range of breeds and canines of various ages and with different underlying conditions.
Upon completing this unit, you will have confidence to use appropriate assessment techniques to devise a treatment session for a canine. You will use that knowledge to apply Galen Myotherapy techniques to address any issues identified and confidently analyse areas of success and for improvement.
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120 hours study in total
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Accessed via secure portal
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Online live practical learning
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Supported live learning tutorials (video calls)
UNIT 2
Canine Postural Analysis
You will study how to visually assess the posture of canines. You will build on theory foundations and apply that knowledge to visually identify healthy and unhealthy postural presentations, then plan how to address those through Galen Myotherapy treatments, functional movement and environmental adaptations.
Upon completing this unit, you will have confidence to use visual postural assessment techniques to inform a treatment session for a canine. You will use that knowledge to apply myofascial techniques to address any issues identified and confidently analyse areas of success and for improvement.
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70 hours study
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Accessed via secure portal
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Self paced theory modules
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Supported live learning tutorials (video calls)
UNIT 3
Case Studies in Canine Myofascial Rehabilitation
The unit promotes autonomy in practice, whilst supporting your learning with 1-1 tutor
guidance.
You will identify case study canines which will be a range of breeds, ages, sizes and have a range of conditions. You will consult with guardians, veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals, analyse posture and movement, conduct palpations, plan and deliver treatments and identify results. You will also critically reflect on their practice, identifying areas for improvement.
After completing this unit, you will be confidently designing and implementing Galen Myotherapy treatments working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, the guardians and, most importantly, with the canine at the heart of the interventions.
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50 hours study in total
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Accessed via secure portal
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3 case studies
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Supported live learning tutorials (video calls)
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re as passionate about helping dogs as we are, then we would love to talk to you!
You can contact us at any time via chat or book in for a video call to speak to one of our team. They will be happy to answer any questions you have about our courses or how we work at Galen Myotherapy.
