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In Our April 2020 Issue ...
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A Message from Our CEO, Janet Van Dyke, DVM, DACVSMR.
As we all work to find our way during this most unusual period in our lives, I am once again amazed at the resilience and determination of the CRI faculty members. They have all worked tirelessly to create new and innovative ways to engage our active students and graduates with ongoing continuing education, and remind me of the silver lining that they are finding in this work.
Our initial charge has been to create live, interactive, RACE-approved webinars that we have titled "CRI Faculty Hot Topics." Sessions range from Rehabilitation for the Canine IVDD Patient, to Rehabilitation of the Pre- or Non-Surgical Canine CCL Patient, to Therapeutic Exercise in Canine Rehabilitation for Home Exercises - the first of three TherEx webinars. Many more webinars are in the works, so please check our website for details.
Our Acupuncture Faculty has also been developing online learning, and now has a series of 6 live, interactive webinars that take place on Wednesdays at 4PM EDT. Anyone who is already practicing acupuncture or has started training through CRI's Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist program is welcome to join in.
We have converted our Business of Canine Rehabilitation to a hybrid online/live, interactive course and will be releasing details shortly about our plans to do the same with our Kinesiotaping and Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation courses. What we are discovering through all of these new offerings, is that our students appreciate the opportunity to review the material, have some time to put some new techniques into their practice, and then return to the next live session armed with questions they wouldn't otherwise have known they had.
We will continue to monitor the WHO, CDC, as well as state and local restrictions and will keep all of our currently registered students apprised of our plans. I close by wishing you all well. Remain vigilant, wash your hands, connect with loved ones remotely. In the wise words of CRI faculty member Ross Palmer, "If you're a face-toucher, consider wearing an E. collar. I'm sure your dog would be happy to remind you that it's for your own good."
Janet B. Van Dyke, DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, CCRT
Founder and CEO
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Register for Our Upcoming CRI Faculty Hot Topics Webinars!
We are excited to announce that our next 2 webinars are now open for registration - and 6 more webinars will open early next week!
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Date / Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT by Zoom videoconferencing
This webinar is expected to be 50-60 minutes in length depending upon participation.
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Faculty:
Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, cVMA, CCRP, CCRT;
Lisa Lancaster, DVM, CVA, CERP;
Kim Vanderholm, DVM, cVMA;
Susan Neary, DVM, CVA, CCRT;
Pam Muhonen, DVM, CVA, CERP, CVSMT
Date / Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT by Zoom videoconferencing
This webinar is expected to be 50-60 minutes in length depending upon participation.
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Remember that each webinar has limited seats to allow for constructive interaction between faculty and attendees, so we encourage you to register now to secure your space.
ALL of our webinars through June 2 will be open for registration starting early next week! Watch for an e-blast announcement. You will be able to sign up for multiple courses at the same time so you can plan ahead, guarantee you have a spot, and you won't have to re-enter your information. Check the
Webinars page of our website for updates.
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Don't Miss Our Live/Online Veterinary Clinical Research Course - Starting May 25th!
Don't miss your chance to learn more about conducting research and developing your own study. Whether you are in private practice or an intern or resident pursuing advanced degrees, this course is a must for you!
Students in the fall 2019 session gave this course rave reviews:
"The material covered by the CRI Research Class has been phenomenal. I am revisiting the weeks that I missed and appreciate that the videos will be available in the future to watch and then review. Chris [Zink], thank you for sharing your years of experience with the group and allowing us to grow. The examples and discussions were extremely helpful. Mary Ellen [Goldberg], thank you for keeping us on our toes and providing all the information we needed to be successful with the course. Your input and comments were also greatly appreciated."
- Linda Workman, MS, DVM, CVA, CCRP, Masonville, Colorado
"Attending this course taught me to critically evaluate current literature, understand the intricacies of formulating a research project, and set me on a positive path in my endeavor of attaining the requirements for board certification in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zink has years of experience and practical tips in this area that made intimidating topics seem doable. This course is excellent for anyone looking to further their knowledge of veterinary research and for those that want to contribute to the ever-expanding mastery of our fast-growing field. I highly recommend it!"
- Kara Amstutz, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA Resident, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Springfield, Missouri
This online course runs from May 25 to August 3 and includes 10 online discussions held once a week. This course is RACE approved for 20 credit hours.
In the course, Dr. Zink provides a comprehensive introduction to clinical research in the veterinary setting and guides students from concept to publication. Each participant will begin by developing a research hypothesis that matches their interests and clinical case loads, and then will design, carry out and analyze the data for a pilot study.
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Dr. Chris Zink
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Each week participants will be required to:
- View one hour of video lecture on their own time (usually divided into shorter lectures totaling one hour)
- Read assignments from the two required texts
- Work 2-4 hours on assignments
- Participate in a 1-hour live discussion (Audio recordings of weekly discussions will be available for download.)
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An Update on CRI Internships.
In light of the current social distancing policies, we want all of our current CCRT- and CCRVN-internship candidates and intern mentors to know that you should wait until all social distancing policies have been lifted before planning to schedule any internship. CRI is extending indefinitely our graduates' eligibility to complete an internship. Those who have internships currently scheduled should contact their mentor sites to confirm plans to defer internships to later dates.
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In the Words of Our Students ...
"Everyone [in Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation] was great! It was helpful to have so many different opinions on how things are done and have the opportunity to learn different tricks/tips. I've never been to a CE or training program that I learned so much useful information from so effectively."
- Ashley R. Beard, DVM, New York, New York
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Our Online CE Course Subscription Is Expanding!
Our Online CE Course Subscription is expanding! We are adding recordings of our webinars as well as one sports medicine module each month from April until November. Our subscription currently contains 58 hours of RACE-approved credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses, and the number of credit hours is growing each month. We also are working on updating our Pain Management course so we can bring it back online soon.
Our online courses are a great way to gain in-depth knowledge from CRI's expert faculty, without time away from your practice or the expense of travel.
Also, please note that only one person may use a subscription login.
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 Our Online Therapeutic Handling Course Is Open to Everyone!
Did you know that one of our newer online courses - Therapeutic Handling for Canine Rehabilitation - is open to everyone? This course has been getting great reviews from students.
"I thought this was very helpful course! It was packed with reminders for cueing into your patient, and helpful tips for assessing and helping provide enjoyable treatment sessions for the patient! Thank you!"
- Joy Alleman, DVM, CCRT, Watertown, Massachusetts
In this online course, rehabilitation therapists learn to eliminate anxiety and fear so they are better able to localize injuries, address pain, and implement treatment plans. Designed specifically for veterinary rehabilitation professionals, Therapeutic Handling for Canine Rehabilitation provides information and skills to help prevent anxiety and fear and manage behaviors.
This course is now RACE approved by the AAVSB for 1 credit hour.
This 88-minute course is open to everyone and is taught by Sasha Foster and Ashley Foster. To learn more and register, please see the Therapeutic Handling for Canine Rehabilitation course page.
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Interested in Our Ultrasound Courses? Please Contact Us.
Anyone who is interested in attending our next ultrasound course should contact us at
[email protected] to be placed on our new waiting list.
The dates for the next course will be announced this summer.
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Our New Therapeutic Exercise Course Has Been Scheduled for March 2021!
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Suzie Stoke, MSPT, CCRT
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We are excited to announce a new course in the works for 2021 -
Therapeutic Exercise in Canine Rehabilitation! This course is tentatively scheduled for March 20-21, 2021, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and will be taught by CRI faculty member
Suzie Stoke, MSPT, CCRT
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The Therapeutic Exercise in Canine Rehabilitation course provides students with extensive understanding of how exercise affects tissue physiology. Students will learn to evaluate and apply appropriate exercises for different stages of healing and to progress exercises through the rehabilitation phase and into the return to activity phase. Detailed exercises programs are presented, demonstrated and practiced for in clinic and at home, relating to orthopedic, neurological, post operative, geriatric and canine athlete cases.
Watch our newsletter and website for more details!
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We Have Rescheduled Our Upcoming Acupuncture Courses.
 Veterinarians: We have rescheduled our upcoming Acupuncture courses for 2020.
We hope to be able to offer the courses as scheduled, but will notify all registrants at least 30 days prior to the start of each module.
If you are ready to get started with Acupuncture certification, we will offer Module 1 again in November.
Our upcoming courses are:
We also have postponed our August 2020 Introduction to Veterinary Medical Acupuncture course in the UK. We hope to reschedule this course for 2021.
Veterinary students: You are eligible to enroll in our Acupuncture modules after your first year of veterinary school. Please see our
Veterinary Student Certification page for details and information about our 20% student discount.
Modules 1-3 are RACE approved by the AAVSB for 40 credit hours each. Our Acupuncture Program has received rave reviews! Please
see our website to learn more.
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Our Kinesiotaping and Orthopedics Courses Are Postponed.
You may take these courses individually or take both courses together for a total of 20 credit hours (and a significant cost savings):
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Dr. Ross Palmer
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Both courses are RACE approved by the AAVSB.
Our special guest lecturer for Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation is Ross Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVS, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
These courses are designed to take your rehabilitation skills to the next level! Surgery or non-surgical treatment? Want to improve your gait analysis skills? How do you design the most appropriate treatment plan? What is kinesiotaping all about?
We will provide an update when new dates for these courses are confirmed.
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Our Three May Courses in Belgium Have Been Postponed.
We have postponed our May 2020 courses in Belgium. We will work with our European colleagues to reschedule these courses as soon as the World Health Organization advises that it is safe to do so.
Please watch this newsletter and the
European Program page of our website for updates about rescheduled courses. If you have any questions, please contact Het Waterhof at
[email protected]. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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 Seats Are Limited for Our July Introduction Module in Australia!
This exciting module covers the anatomy, biomechanics, manual techniques, physical modalities, and therapeutic exercises needed to successfully practice canine rehabilitation. Small class size, loads of demo dogs, and a friendly, talented faculty assure that you will leave this course confirmed in the skills that you need.
Please visit the VetPrac website to
learn more or
register for this course. Contact us at
[email protected] if you have any questions.
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CCRVN Candidates: Register Now for August Courses!
If you are working on your CCRVN certification, be sure to
register for these courses while space is available!
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Special Offer! Evidence-Based Resources at Your Fingertips - From Canine Arthritis Resources & Education
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions you will see in your practice, with at least 1 in 5 dogs developing the disease in their lifetime. As the leading cause of chronic pain, OA can have a significant impact on the quality of life for your patients, and for your clients who are caring for dogs in pain.
While OA isn't curable, the earlier you can identify and manage it, the better impact you can have on your patients' quality of life. With CARE, you'll find tools, resources, and evidence-based information to help aid you in your practice.
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Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw
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CARE was founded by CRI faculty member
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR, as a central resource to answer the most common questions about OA that she encounters from colleagues around the world. The website covers everything from diagnosing developmental orthopedic diseases to nutrition and weight loss, rehabilitation, pain management, lifestyle modifications, and more. There are resources to share with clients, as well as extensive, evidence-based content for dog owners to help them manage their dog's OA at home.
CARE is offering a special through CRI.
Visit CARE and
use coupon code CRI25 to receive 25% off the
ANNUAL PRO membership.
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Register Now for 2020 Courses!
The following classes are open for registration:
Live classes - U.S. and international:
- July 10-12: Veterinary Medical Acupuncture for Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Patients (Module 2), Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- July 27-31: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Brisbane, Australia
- August 8-12: Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- August 14-16: Canine Sports Medicine, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- August 21-23: Canine and Feline Medical Acupuncture (Module 3), Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- September 19-23: Clinical Skills, Coral Springs, Florida
- November 13-15: Introduction to Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (Module 1), Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Please check our website for the most up-to-date
course schedule.
Remember that we also offer discounted 2-course packages for either (1) Clinical Skills (formerly Canine Rehabilitation Therapist) plus Clinical Applications or (2) Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing plus Canine Sports Medicine. Please see the 2-Course Packages section at the bottom of the
Registration page for more details. If you are not sure when you plan to take a course, you may choose the option of a "Future" class. "Future" registrations may be subject to tuition increases. (
Learn more.)
If you have previously registered for a "Future" course and wish to attend a class that is now open for registration, be sure to
contact CRI and tell us which course you would like to attend. This is the only way to guarantee you have a seat in the course.
Register today, and reserve your seats in these classes!
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PT Students: You Can Now Register for Rehabilitation Certification Courses Before Completing Your Degree
Attention, physical therapists and PT students! You can now register for CRI courses during your final year in PT school and start your certification as a canine rehabilitation therapist as soon as you have graduated and are licensed! We will NO LONGER require that you graduate before registering for courses. This will allow you to achieve your dream of working with animals much sooner!
Physical therapy students can register for any courses that licensed physical therapists can take, but you cannot start the courses until you graduate and are licensed. To become certified as a CCRT, you must complete the three required courses plus a 40-hour internship. In addition, you must have completed one year of clinical experience in human physical therapy after receiving your PT license.
Have questions? Contact us at
[email protected].
We are very excited to continue helping more and more PTs along this exciting journey!
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Veterinary Students: Have You Heard About the Changes to Our Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Certification Programs?
 We know that veterinary students that graduate with certifications in veterinary rehabilitation and/or acupuncture have more to offer a potential employer. But finances and school schedules can make this additional training very challenging. With this in mind, CRI has made adjustments to our rehabilitation and acupuncture certification programs just for veterinary students.
Certification in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRT): Students can start their training by taking
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation any time after their first year. They can then take the second module,
Clinical Skills, any time after their second year. After their third year, they can take the last module,
Clinical Applications, followed by a 40-hour
internship. Certification will be awarded when the students obtain their veterinary licenses.
Certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (CVAT): Students can start their training by taking
Introduction to Veterinary Medical Acupuncture any time after their first year. They can then take the second module,
Veterinary Medical Acupuncture for Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Patients any time after their second year, and the last module,
Canine and Feline Medical Acupuncture, any time after their third year. Certification will be awarded when the students obtain their veterinary licenses.
We encourage veterinary students to take advantage of the 20% discount off the tuition we are currently offering. We are also in discussions with our sponsor companies to develop tuition assistance programs.
For complete details, please see our
Veterinary Student Certification page or contact us at
[email protected].
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Everyone at CRI was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Fahren, the beloved companion of Jerry Neal, a Colorado-based videographer who works with CRI to create video content.
Fahren, a 9-year-old French bulldog, received the Breezie Demo Dog of the Month Award in July 2019. He loved being a demo dog for CRI's classes at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and ran toward the entrance as soon as he arrived. Students loved Fahren for his patience during hands-on learning as well as his intelligence, easy-going personality, and sense of humor.
CRI has made a donation in Fahren's memory to
The Tayla Fund, a non-profit fund established at Coral Springs Animal Hospital to help families in need to receive rehabilitation services for their pets.
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Please Support The Tayla Fund
CRI is pleased to announce the creation of The Tayla Fund, in memory of Tayla, a long-time favorite demo dog and the beloved companion of Janessa Shine, an O.R. nurse at Coral Springs Animal Hospital.
Donations to The Tayla Fund are tax-deductible and will be used to pay for rehabilitation at Coral Springs Animal Hospital for clients who cannot afford it.
During this challenging time when many people are facing temporary unemployment, it is even more important to be generous and help us support those in need.
Dr. Janet Van Dyke, CRI's founder and CEO, made the first donation to launch The Tayla Fund.
To make a tax-deductible donation, use the button below to donate to Coral Springs Animal Hospital's charitable fund through the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund. Please be sure to select Coral Springs Animal Hospital as the recipient and specify "The Tayla Fund" in the Donor Name(s) for Public Recognition section of the donation form.
Tayla was the December 2018 recipient of the Breezie Demo Dog of the Month Award. During her long career with CRI, she helped train hundreds of veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary nurses/technicians.
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Our Updated CCRT Curriculum Begins in 2020!
Starting January 1, 2020, the three modules for CCRT certification will be:
- Module 1: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation. The content of this module will remain essentially the same. This is a 5-day course.
- Module 2: Clinical Skills (formerly called Canine Rehabilitation Therapist). Students will be introduced to clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, and outcome measurement from a physical therapy perspective. This is a 5-day course.
- Module 3: Clinical Applications. This is a new hands-on course where students will be able to practice their evaluation skills, create assessments, and present treatment plans for all types of canine rehabilitation cases. This is a 3-day course.
- Internship: A 40-hour internship remains a requirement for CCRT certification.
These changes only apply to the CCRT certification program for veterinarians and physical therapists. There is NO change to the CCRVN/CCRA curriculum
for veterinary technicians/nurses.
Please see the
CCRT page on our website for more details and the options for current students.
Register today to reserve your seat!
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Discount on CE Courses Available for VOS and AARV Members, and CRI Graduates.
CRI is offering a 10% discount on most continuing education courses to members of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) and the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV), as well as CRI graduates (CCRTs, CCRVNs, and CCRAs).
Please visit our Continuing Education page for a list of eligible courses and our FAQ page for more details. Note that continuing education courses do not include core rehabilitation or acupuncture courses taken for certification.
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Reserve Discounted Hotel Accommodations at the Sheraton Denver West!
CRI has arranged discounted rates at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel through October 2020. The Sheraton is providing a complimentary daily hotel shuttle to and from Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. It also features complimentary wireless internet in guest rooms, complimentary self parking, and free access to the indoor pool and fitness center. Please check our Wheat Ridge Travel page for reservation links, and be sure to reserve your room before the cut-off dates to ensure the group rate.
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 Stay Connected With CRI on Facebook!
Are you
following CRI on Facebook? Be sure to stay connected for the most up-to-date news and photos from our courses. Tag your friends and colleagues and share our posts to spread the word about veterinary rehabilitation!
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Have You Looked at CRI's Online Job Postings?
If you are considering a new position in canine rehabilitation, be sure to check out the
Jobs page on the CRI website, which has dozens of listings. Recent postings include a practice for sale and openings for rehabilitation veterinarians, physical therapists, and technicians/nurses in California, Alaska, British Columbia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Singapore, Maryland, Florida, and Washington.
If you have a job opening that you would like to publicize, please use our online
Job Posting Form to submit your listing.
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Be Careful With Protected Terms Such as "Physical Therapy" and "Veterinary Medicine."
CRI students and graduates, please remember that you may only use protected terms such as "physical therapy" and "veterinary medicine" in your advertising materials if you are licensed in these fields. We discuss protected terms during
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, and we hope everyone continues to remember and follow the recommendations provided.
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 CRI Graduates: Is Your Contact Information Still Correct?
If you are a CRI graduate, please check your listing in the Find a Therapist online directory and make sure the contact information is correct. If you have any updates, please email Joyce Rudzitis, CRI's chief operating officer.
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 Second Edition of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Now Available!
CRI faculty member Dr. Chris Zink and founder Dr. Janet Van Dyke are excited to announce that the second edition of their book
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is now available!
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. New chapters cover biological therapies, working dogs, and business management, and every chapter has been extensively revised and expanded with state-of-the-art information - providing an even greater wealth of evidence, expertise, and experience to this complex discipline. This gold standard reference for all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation is a must have!
Special offer! The first 100 orders will get a personalized copy autographed by Chris Zink and free shipping (when shipped to a U.S. address).
To learn more and place an order, visit the
Canine Sports Productions website.
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 CRI courses are held year-round in locations across the country and online. Visit our website at www.caninerehabinstitute.com for more information including a complete course calendar.
Don't forget that CCRTs, CCRVNs, and CCRAs are eligible for a 10% discount on most CRI Continuing Education Courses!
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