Physical Therapists
CuraCore® MED and CuraCore® VET invite all physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and related caregivers to participate in CuraCore® Academy’s diverse curriculum, encompassing science-based integrative medicine and rehabilitation. From medical acupuncture to botanical medicine, and photomedicine to Tai Ji, CuraCore® has been leading the way for over twenty years in delivering high-quality interactive coursework to healthcare providers across the globe. Decades of teaching in medical acupuncture, human osteopathic medicine, and veterinary integrative medicine have provided our founder and CEO, Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, with well-earned and deeply researched insights into the profoundly restorative techniques that she teaches online and onsite in our CuraCore® courses.
Information and Articles
Beyond the Laboratory, Into the Clinic: What Dogs with Disk Disease Have Taught Us About Photobiomodulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Rudolf Virchow stated over a century ago, ‘‘Between animal and human medicine there is no dividing line— nor should there be. The object is different but the experience obtained constitutes the basis of all medicine.’
Photomedicine, Not Opioids, for Chronic Pain
Modern medicine, like millions of people across the planet, herself appears to have an addiction to narcotics, or more specifically, to the prescribing of these opioid based medications. Dispensing highly addictive medications in lieu of referring for physical medicine and photomedicine has contributed to a ‘‘serious global problem that affects the health, social, and economic welfare of all societies.’’
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Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine: PRIMA Move Ortho & Neuro
These hybrid, online and onsite programs cover integrative rehabilitation for patients with orthopedic or neurological problems, whether they are pre-surgical, post-surgical, or perioperative.
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REHABILITATION & PHYSICAL MEDICINE – PRIMA MOVE ORTHO & NEURO
Propel your practice into high gear. Optimal motor function requires an engaged neural network, appropriate muscle tone and bulk, and healthful fascial mobility. Our integrative rehabilitation program attends to all three.
MOVE/Ortho teaches you how to work with rehabilitation basics, including therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, as they relate to musculoskeletal and neurologic impairment, respectively.
MOVE/Neuro extends and applies principles and practices presented in MOVE/Ortho to the treatment of dogs with neurologic injury, debility, and dysfunction. Online and onsite instruction addresses problems in the brain, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves, and autonomic nervous system.
NOTE: MOVE/Ortho is a prerequisite of MOVE/Neuro. You can take the two together, and save 15%, or just MOVE/Ortho during 2020.
Requirements for Certification in Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine (CRPM):
- Completion of 35-hour onsite internship at CuraCore Academy in Fort Collins, CO (next available date is May 17-21, 2021).
- Internship includes immersive hands-on workshop and onsite written examination.
- Successful completion of two clinical case reports; one neurological rehabilitation case and one musculoskeletal rehabilitation case.
- Case reports must be submitted within five months from the internship to avoid $50 late fee.
- Satisfactory completion of MOVE/Ortho and MOVE/Neuro
$3,950 Ortho
$6,715 Ortho & Neuro
DATE: PRIMA Move Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine
Ortho – November 9-11, 2020
Neuro – November 12-14, 2020
LOCATION: Online/ Onsite
INSTRUCTORS:
Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA
Deanna Rogers, PT, CCRP, CCFT
Danielle Anderson, BSc, DVM, CCRP, cVMA
Cancellation Policy
CuraCore® VET reserves the right to cancel the course or any clinical intensive(s), and to change the dates or venue of the intensive(s). A full refund will be given if the course is canceled. No refunds will be granted once you have started the course.
Photomedicine for Veterinarians
As a veterinary professional in either conventional or integrative medicine, photomedicine is an excellent complement to your medical practice because of its high level of safety and positive results. If you’re ready to provide healing options for your patients that don’t require injections or pharmaceuticals, it may be time to consider a CuraCore laser therapy course.
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PHOTOMEDICINE for Veterinarians
The first section of PRIMA™ Photomedicine covers the physiologic basis of photobiomodulation, i.e., the manner in which the medical application of light, whether through laser or light emitting diodes (LEDs), influences living tissue. Topics include photobiomodulation for tissue repair, analgesia, circulatory restoration, neuroprotection and neural regeneration, reduction of inflammation, and immune modulation. Free of financial conflicts of interest, Dr. Robinson critically evaluates the pros and cons of various laser and LED units.
The second section of PRIMA™ Photomedicine calls upon learners to apply their knowledge from section I for the safe and effective treatment of pain, inflammation, nerve regeneration, and more. We set the stage by establishing the scientific framework for the PRIM A™ Photomedicine Method which integrates seamlessly with Dr. Robinson’s Medical Acupuncture and Integrative Neuromodulation® method. In so doing, graduates of this program and, ultimately, PRIMA™ certified practitioners, will enjoy the flexibility of utilizing a spectrum of integrative medicine methods to tackle challenging disorders such as brain and spinal cord disease or injury, peripheral and cranial nerve problems, musculoskeletal injury, pain (neuropathic, inflammatory, and visceral), internal medicine problems, and the adverse consequences of radiation therapy.
$695
DATE: Registration will open June 1, 2019
LOCATION: 40 Hours Online
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Narda Robinson
Cancellation Policy
CuraCore® VET reserves the right to cancel the course or any clinical intensive(s), and to change the dates or venue of the intensive(s). A full refund will be given if the course is canceled. No refunds will be granted once you have started the course.
Veterinary Botanical Medicine Consultant
This course comprises Part I (Fundamentals) and Part II (Clinical Care), with 17 total modules. Sign up for this comprehensive course today!
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VETERINARY BOTANICAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT
This online course teaches participants science-based information on botanical remedies, including their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, herb-drug interactions and, for cannabis, legal and ethical concerns. Instruction comprises short videos, self-paced assignments, reading, critiques, and online quizzes. Upon completion, participants should be able to confidently discuss the pros and cons of various herbal options with their clients based on science and research.
Download our brochure to learn more.
$995
DATE: Open and Ongoing
LOCATION: 110 Hours Online
INSTRUCTOR: Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA
PRIMA and Veterinary Botanical Medicine Consultant Certification Requirements: Fundamentals (Part I) and Clinical Care (Part II).
Cancellation Policy
CuraCore® VET reserves the right to cancel the course or any clinical intensive(s), and to change the dates or venue of the intensive(s). A full refund will be given if the course is canceled. No refunds will be granted once you have started the course.
Cannabis for Veterinary Professionals
This entirely ONLINE course aims to educate veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and technicians about multiple aspects of cannabis treatment — recognizing its historical lineage, safety concerns, and proven ability to regulate endogenous analgesic and homeostatic processes.
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Cannabis for Veterinary Professionals
Veterinarians face many questions when it comes to cannabis. How does it work? Is it safe? What are the safeguards to regulate veterinary products? Which regulations impact veterinarians’ ability to prescribe cannabis? How does cannabidiol (CBD) differ from delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in terms of clinical effects and toxicity? Where can I find reliable information online?
This course aims to educate veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and technicians about multiple aspects of cannabis treatment — recognizing its historical lineage, safety concerns, and proven ability to regulate endogenous analgesic and homeostatic processes.
The class is open to veterinary healthcare professionals as well as those from other professions that have a desire to learn more about the pharmacology and safety issues concerning cannabis. As such, prospective enrollees should read the following prerequisites carefully in order to ensure that they have a strong enough scientifically based education in order to grasp fundamental pharmacologic and clinical concepts.
Completion of this course does not grant the authority to prescribe any type of cannabis product, and participants should explore and understand local, regional, and national restrictions concerning cannabis that would apply to them and their practice, if applicable. Completion of this program does not grant any licensure or certification to practice medicine.
$395
DATE: Open and Ongoing
LOCATION: 20 Hours Online
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Narda Robinson
Cancellation Policy
CuraCore® VET reserves the right to cancel the course or any clinical intensive(s), and to change the dates or venue of the intensive(s). A full refund will be given if the course is canceled. No refunds will be granted once you have started the course.
Physical Therapist Courses: CuraCore MED
If you had no access to medications for pain, what else could you prescribe? Can plants offer actual relief? Can anything aside from NSAIDs and steroids actually work against inflammation? In this webinar, Dr. Narda Robinson introduces you to the marvelous world of plant medicines.
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Physical Therapists – please visit our CuraCore MED area for additional courses for your human clients, including Focus On The Fascia, our Acupuncture Point Locations Video Series, Tai Ji, and more.