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.
Explore Beyond IAAT
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
£30.00
IAAT members £20
Unlock the full potential of aquatic treadmill therapy with our in-depth webinar designed for canine hydrotherapists.
Dive into advanced techniques that optimise rehabilitation outcomes, enhance mobility, and improve strength for dogs at all fitness levels.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Members £20
HS is a very gentle technique that enables the animal’s nervous system to relearn its natural range of motion. This results in improved muscle function, better posture, easier movement and enhanced well-being as pain and discomfort caused by tight (chronically contracted) muscles is relieved.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£40.00
IAAT Member £30
Join Justyna Kalbarczyk, polish experienced animal physiotherapist, as she presents her research on fascial manipulation techniques on horses with ulcers. Justyna will demonstrate practical techniques such as colonic massage, massage for bloating, and abdominal pain relief massage, which can support the health and function of the digestive system in both sport and leisure horses. The session will also explore the role of visceral fascia and its impact on gastrointestinal health.
Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
A look into the work of the canine fertility clinic. We will follow bitches through their season, using cytology to determine the optimum time to mate.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
Unravelling the Mysteries of Chronic Pain in Companion Animals: A Deep Dive into the Pathophysiology of Chronic Pain with Dr Emma Rogers-Smith (vet). This lecture will provide an in-depth examination of the neural mechanisms underlying chronic pain, including changes in nociceptive processing, neuroinflammation and the impacts this has on our companion animal patients.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£20.00
IAAT member £10
In this exclusive 1 hour webinar Nicola will show you how to create a strong mindset, build resilience and feel totally unstoppable. The training will also cover business systems that will help you take your business to the next level, whether you have a handful of clients, or a fully maxed out schedule.Â
Upcoming Event
£30.00
IAAT member £20
Suzzi Peeler (equine neuromuscular dentist) and Dr Barbara Parks (equine physical therapist) will review basic relevant anatomy and biomechanics and then dive into specific dental restrictions and how they might be manifested in the rest of the body (and vice versa).
Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
In this focused one-hour webinar, we’ll explore the physiological roots of stress and how targeted botanical support can restore balance. You’ll learn how to distinguish between acute and chronic stress in dogs and horses, choose appropriate nervines (stimulating or sedating), and incorporate adaptogens for long-term resilience.
Online / Recorded CPD
£0.00
Free
This webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of botanical medicine within manual therapy for animals and is specifically aimed at manual, structural and holistic practitioners.
Upcoming Event
£30.00
IAAT member £20
MLT is a manual therapy technique that combines principles of osteopathy and neuromuscular training. Â A fast, straightforward approach to relieve suboptimal musculoskeletal tension, MLT focuses on the proprioceptive relationship between the ligaments and muscles. Â
Upcoming Event
£30.00
IAAT member £20
In this 1 hour presentation, Christa Veinotte, will discuss basic anatomy of the lymphatic system and how you can apply tape to encourage an increase in circulation to reduce edema, improve range of motion and decrease pain.
Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT member £20
If you’ve ever wondered how long treatments should be, how to manage demanding owners and if you should charge your client when it is not possible to treat the patient, this lecture is for you, to give you more confidence in your own abilities and decision making.
Online / Recorded CPD
£0.00
FREE
Tanya Sprunks is a Veterinary Physiotherapist specialising in the management of canine osteoarthritis. Her paper on PSEF has been published in Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Upcoming Event
£40.00
IAAT Member £30
In this talk we will discuss a variety of spinal conditions in dogs, including how to recognise them, the underlying disease process and how they can be treated. We will also talk briefly about the neurological examination and how to identify the location of the issue based on the neuroanatomy.Â
Upcoming Event
£30.00
IAAT member £20
Wendy Murdoch, SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program creator, will guide you through the transformative benefits of SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads and how they can enhance your therapy sessions.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
The Canine Bowen Technique (CBT) is a highly effective but gentle, non-invasive, hands on, holistic therapy that helps promote pain relief, reduces stress and rebalances your dog. It aims to treat the whole dog rather than the condition presented and is not intended as a substitute for veterinary care but as a complementary therapy.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
£30
Seema Bhattessa, researcher of the Biofield with published scientific papers, guides us through how our own health, self-awareness and Biofield energy influence our connection with our pets, training and performance animals, social and community connection and the world around us.
Online / Recorded CPD
£0.00
FREE
Yogi Sharp (Equine Documentalist) takes us through an analysis of why measuring hoof angles is important and describes how Hoofmapp can be a valuable tool in doing this.
Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT member £20
In this talk, Dr Lauren Davis will focus on the neurobiology of sleep, the role of sleep in pet wellbeing, and how to assess and improve sleep quality in your patients.
Upcoming Event, Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
Listen to a short insight into Proximal Suspensory Desmitis Injury, treatment choices and recovery with Amelia McArthur, veterinary surgeon, BVSc CertAVP MRCVS.
Online / Recorded CPD
£30.00
IAAT Member £20
Learn about different aspects of the horse’s natural behaviour, body language and common behaviour problems seen in domestic horses.
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.Â
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. Â
Some key categories are outlined below for your information however please include any others that may be relevant
- Short CPDs.
e.g. Biomechanics, additional therapy skills, wound management. - External conferences, seminars and AGMs.
e.g. Horses Inside Out Conference, BEVA Congress, ISAMP, ESMA - Studying for additional qualifications.
e.g. MSc, BSc, Diploma - Active committee work for a professional body.
e.g. IAAT or other organisation - 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. - 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. - Writing up detailed case histories.
- Personal professional development.
e.g. discussion with fellow practitioners about problem solving, reflective learning. - Other anything else you think might be relevant
