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IAAT CPDs

Continued Professional Development

All IAAT members are encouraged to maintain and continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills. Whether you’re a member or non member looking for continuous progression of capability and competence, our range of CPDs will assist you in your learning and development.

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Dive deeper into your professional development with our curated selection of External CPDs. Run by external trainers and collaborators, these courses are designed to complement your learning journey.

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Online / Recorded CPD

Headshaking in horses

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
In this lecture we will cover the causes and treatments of headshaking in horses.Ā  We will revisit the anatomy of the head, explain the different ways veterinarians rule out possible causes and then discuss different options of treatment from physical, to pharmacological, surgical and non invasive ones, such as electro acupuncture. Join us in this interesting journey to unravel the mysteries of headshaking in the horse.
Online / Recorded CPD

The role of the Diaphragm in optimal breathing mechanics

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
This is a lecture designed specifically for manual therapists, investigating how optimal diaphragmatic function is essential for our equine and canine patients.Ā  We will review in depth the anatomy of the respiratory diaphragm and the biomechanics of breathing.Ā 
Online / Recorded CPD

Hoof Wear Patterns

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
If you understand about the Hoof Wear Patterns and how to use the schematics it becomes very useful, easy and precise, far more informative than any photograph or video.
Online / Recorded CPD

Canine Hip Dysplasia

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
Join Dr Emma Rogers-Smith BSc(Hons) BA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS for an evidence-based lecture on canine hip dysplasia, exploring its aetiology, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation
Online / Recorded CPD

Exploring the anatomy of the equine stifle

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
Online lecture exploring the anatomy of the equine stifle and common injuries withĀ Amelia McArthur, veterinary surgeon, BVSc CertAVP MRCVS.Ā  Open to all levels and great for students to brush up on their anatomy.Ā 
Online / Recorded CPD

Understanding Hypermobility in Horses

£30.00

IAAT Member £20
During this webinar, you will learn what hypermobility is and what kind of physical and behavioral problems it can cause in horses. We will explore the different types of hypermobility and discuss common neurological disorders that often accompany this condition. You will also discover how hypermobility can influence a horse’s performance, comfort, and overall well-being.
Online / Recorded CPD

Client Attraction Masterclass

£30.00

IAAT member £20
In this 60 minute training you will gain clarity on who your ideal clients are, and why you can’t marketĀ to everyone, the best sources of new clients and how to leverage these to ensure you have a steady flow of clients in your business, plus you’ll discover the common blocks that keep practitionersĀ stuck when it comes to client attraction.Ā 
Online / Recorded CPD

How do rugs affect horses’ stride length?Ā 

£0.00

FREE
In this free, recorded webinar Melissa explains the effect that wearing rugs has on the horse’s length of stride. It’s a new avenue of research, as very little has been investigated about the use of rugs, and Melissa will present her findings from the research she undertook for her dissertation.Ā 
Online / Recorded CPD

Introduction to Zoopharmacognosy for Equine & Canine

£30.00

IAAT member £20
Discover the fascinating world of zoopharmacognosy – the science of how animals instinctively self-select plants, herbs, and other natural remedies to support their own health and wellbeing (also known as Botanical Choices).

IAAT CPD Guidelines

At IAAT we would like our members to complete approx 25 hours per year, however, it is appreciated that most of our members will do considerably more than this.Ā 

When becoming a member of IAAT a form will be provided for you to complete when renewing your membership at the end of each year.Ā Ā 

Some key categories are outlined below for your information however please include any others that may be relevant

  1. Short CPDs.
    e.g. Biomechanics, additional therapy skills, wound management.
  2. External conferences, seminars and AGMs.
    e.g. Horses Inside Out Conference, BEVA Congress, ISAMP, ESMA
  3. Studying for additional qualifications.
    e.g. MSc, BSc, Diploma
  4. Active committee work for a professional body.
    e.g. IAAT or other organisation
  5. Acquisition of knowledge from Journals and Webinars.
    e.g. Reading Horses Health, EVJ, BVNA, EVE or watching BEVA Webinars. In which case evidence of reading will be required in the form of a brief written review of the article.
  6. Developing or teaching others.
    e.g. Writing an article, doing an informative talk to a local group, assisting another therapist, preparing a lecture or presentation.
  7. Writing up detailed case histories.
  8. Personal professional development.
    e.g. discussion with fellow practitioners about problem solving, reflective learning.
  9. OtherĀ  anything else you think might be relevant
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