CPD & Courses

IRVAP endorsed CPD & courses, verifying robust processes and the training provider’s commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences for therapists.

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These are the qualifications that are currently running, that are approved by IRVAP or automatically approved as RAMP AEP

IRVAP Approved Current Qualifications

Veterinary Physiotherapy (VP) Approved Qualifications
  • Harper Adams University BSc(Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Hartpury University MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Hartpury University PgDip Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • McTimoney College MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathy)
  • McTimoney College of Chiropractic Integrated Masters in Veterinary Chiropractic
  • McTimoney College of Chiropractic MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic)
  • Options for Animals Professional Diploma Animal Chiropractic (PDAC)
  • Options for Animals Master Practitioner Animal Chiropractic (MPAC).
  • Options for Animals Professional Certificate Animal Chiropractic (PCAC)
  • The Open College of Equine Studies Open Awards Level 6 Diploma in Equine Physiotherapy 
  • The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy iPET Network Level 6 Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy 
  • University of Liverpool Pg Dip/MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Writtle University College Integrated Masters (MVetPhys) in Veterinary Physiotherapy
 
Manual Therapist (MT) Approved Qualifications
  • The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy iPET Network Level 5 Diploma in Animal Sports Massage and Rehabilitation
  • The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy iPET Network Level 4 Diploma in Animal Sports Massage
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 6 Diploma in Animal Osteopathy 
 
Canine Hydrotherapy (ICH) Approved Qualifications
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy (Bridging Qualification)
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy (MSK Practitioners)
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapies
  • Hartpury University Level 4 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy
  • iPET Network Level 4 Diploma in Canine Clinical Hydrotherapy
 
Equine Hydrotherapy (IEH) Approved Qualifications
  • VetHed Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Diploma in Applied Equine Hydrotherapy
  • VetHed iPET Network Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Applied Equine Hydrotherapy
  • VetHed iPET Network Level 6 Diploma in the Principles of Equine Hydrotherapy
 
Approved First Aid Qualifications
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 3 Award in Equine First Aid
  • Hartpury University Level 4 Canine First Aid 
  • iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid
  • iPET Network Level 3 Award in Equine Emergency First Aid
 
Miscellaneous endorsed qualifications (standalone do not entitle membership)
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Award in the Principles of Animal Laser Therapy
  • Gatehouse Awards Level 4 Certificate in Animal Laser Applications

These courses have not been assessed or approved by IRVAP (and are not listed as RAMP AEP) and do not confer automatic entry, but individual membership applications from those holding these qualifications will be considered.

Recognised (and Legacy) Courses

Veterinary Physiotherapy (VP) Recognised Qualifications
  • BCA College – BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • CEPT / Middlesex University – MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • CEPT / Middlesex University – PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Harper Adams University – MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Harper Adams University – PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Plumpton College – BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • University of Nottingham – MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy 
  • University of Nottingham – PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy 
  • Warwickshire College University Centre – BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Writtle University - MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy 
  • Writtle University - PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy 
 
Manual Therapist (MT) Recognised Qualifications
  • Open Awards Level 4 Equine Sports Massage
  • International Academy Of Veterinary Chiropractic – Essentials of Veterinary Chiropractic Course
 
Manual Therapy Time Limited – (expiration dates can be confirmed with the relevant training provider)
  • Equine Massage Academy – Practitioner in Equine Sports and Remedial Massage (PESRM)
  • Equine Massage Academy – Advanced Practitioner in Equine Integrative Support Therapies (APEIST)
  • Equine Massage Academy – Practitioner in Canine Massage and Rehabilitation (PCMR)
 

Prior Experiential Learning  

If your course isn’t listed above, that doesn’t mean you can’t join us.

To apply via the RPEL Pathway, the applicant must submit a portfolio that wholly and unequivocally satisfies the IRVAP Education Standards and all other membership requirements.  The portfolio must include:

  • CV;
  • CPD Log;
  • A detailed description of the members practice (length of time practicing, services provided, case load);
  • Certificates for any qualifications gained or training courses attended AND relevant course transcriptions or module descriptors;
  • Two professional references;
  • Evidence of any additional experiential learning (case studies, reflective practice etc) that demonstrate your knowledge of the core areas within the education standards for the appropriate category (available on request).

These applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Student Memberships

We welcome student applicants for any of the above-listed courses.