Courses Wholly Meeting RAMP Educational Requirements
These are establishments whose courses fully and wholly fulfil RAMP’s educational criteria, allowing graduates to apply for the RAMP register by providing only their Certificate and evidence of their final grade for their educational component, along with the other non-educational requirements (eg insurance, etc).
Another page shows Recognised Educational Providers (REP): details here.
NOTE: Some education providers have several courses at different standards.
Insitution | Course | Profession |
---|---|---|
Writtle University College | Integrated Masters (MVetPhys) in Veterinary Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
The Open College of Equine Studies | Level 6 Diploma in Equine Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
Options for Animals | Master Practitioner Animal Chiropractic (MPAC) | Chiropractic |
McTimoney College of Chiropractic | MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) | Chiropractic |
Hartpury University, Gloucester | MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
Hartpury University, Gloucester | PgDip Veterinary Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy |
Options for Animals | Professional Diploma Animal Chiropractic (PDAC) | Chiropractic |
Physiotherapy
Provider: Writtle University College
Date Assessed: 31/08/2018
Website: www.writtle.ac.uk/MVetPhys-Veterinary-Physiotherapy
Course Description:
Writtle University College is one of the oldest providers of specialist education in the UK. The Integrated Masters programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy (MVetPhys) is an innovative four year programme of study, which allows students to progress through a high quality course at undergraduate level directly into a fourth year at masters level. This final year ensures the development of clinical reasoning skills to ensure most effective practice, combined with exceptional professional standards.
Course Outline:
Study involves both large and companion animals with a major focus being on horses and dogs. The programme includes anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, physiotherapeutic techniques, sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance, remedial exercise and veterinary physiotherapy clinical practice. Students benefit from extensive on-campus facilities that include an Equine Water Treadmill and a Canine Therapy Centre.
Academic staff include experienced Veterinary Physiotherapy practitioners and veterinary surgeons. Our therapists have experience in a range of modalities including electrotherapy, massage, myofascial release, acupressure and mobilisation
* (REP courses - see details here)
Physiotherapy
Provider: The Open College of Equine Studies
Date Assessed: 24/11/2020
Website: www.equinestudies.co.uk
Course Description:
Established in 1988, The Open College of Equine Studies (TOCES) is a leading provider of equine science and healthcare programmes via blended learning (Tutor supported e-learning and practical training). Students of all ages study from all over the world.
Course Outline:
The legal framework applicable to veterinary paraprofessionals
Static and dynamic structure of the horse
Movement, soundness and performance
Manual therapies and therapeutic machines
Rehabilitation strategies to restore and maintain mobility, function and performance in the horse
Chiropractic
Provider: Options for Animals
Date Assessed: 13/07/2017
Website: www.optionsforanimals.co.uk
2.Master Practitioner Animal Chiropractic (MPAC) PDAC (as above) plus a case study/dissertation. Equivalent learning to to 180 M-Level Credits Fellowship Level Royal College of Chiropractors
Chiropractic
Provider: McTimoney College of Chiropractic
Date Assessed: 11/10/2019
Website: www.mctimoney-college.ac.uk
Course Description:
The MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) programme is the only Masters level programme in Europe teaching chiropractic for animals. Designed for chiropractors, or for those with a BSc degree in Equine Science who will need to complete the Graduate Certificate in Animal Therapy before entry, it provides the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to meet the exacting standards of the profession.
Practically and clinically focused, a range of academic subjects are studied alongside the philosophy and practice of animal care with a focus on horses and dogs. The first year of the programme is delivered largely in Abingdon through monthly weekend tutorials, and the second year is conducted at various stables and kennels where practical skills are taught under the supervision of a qualified M level practitioner.
Course Outline:
The syllabus focuses on Animal Sciences, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Evaluation, Practical & Professional Skills and Research.
Physiotherapy
Provider: Hartpury University, Gloucester
Date Assessed: 26/04/2018
Website: www.hartpury.ac.uk
Course Description:
A three-year part-time programme available to Chartered Physiotherapists who
seek to specialise in animals.
Graduates from this programme will be able to upgrade from
Category B membership of ACPAT to Category A and gain RAMP registration.
Course Outline:
Topics studied include Clinical Practice, Comparative and Applied Anatomy
Physiology and Biomechanics, Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics and
Physiotherapy Assessment, Research Methods, Applied Business Management and
Veterinary Physiotherapy Rehabilitation.
Students will also be able to complete their own research and explore
their own interests by undertaking a postgraduate dissertation in the third
year.
Physiotherapy
Provider: Hartpury University, Gloucester
Date Assessed: 26/04/2018
Website: www.hartpury.ac.uk
Course Description:
This two-year part-time programme is available to Chartered Physiotherapists
who seek to specialise in animals.
Graduates from this programmes will be able to upgrade from
Category B membership of ACPAT to Category A and gain RAMP registration.
Course Outline:
Topics studied on both programmes include Clinical Practice, Comparative and
Applied Anatomy Physiology and Biomechanics, Understanding Veterinary
Diagnostics and Physiotherapy Assessment, Research Methods, Applied Business
Management and Veterinary Physiotherapy Rehabilitation.
Chiropractic
Provider: Options for Animals
Date Assessed: 13/07/2017
Website: www.optionsforanimals.co.uk
1. Professional Diploma Animal Chiropractic (PDAC) PCAC* plus 3 advanced modules and assignments Equivalent learning to 120 M-Level Credits Membership level Royal College of Chiropractors
*(REP courses - see details here)
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