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CuraCore’s PRIMA
CERTIFICATION

​CuraCore’s newest certification program encompasses all aspects of integrative medicine. PRIMA: The Pain, Rehabilitation, Integrative Medicine Advantage is a superior approach to veterinary medicine, one that gives patients better pain control, improved healing, and exceptional outcomes.

PRIMA is a 5-part certification program that begins with PRIMA Acupuncture, also known as Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians, or MAV. It proceeds in a step-wise manner through the integrative medicine and rehabilitation practices that modern, science-based veterinary practitioners need to know and provide.

The PRIMA method puts patients’ needs first by promoting hands on physical evaluations, pain assessments, and safe, non-invasive, health-promoting care.

Prerequisites and course content appear below.

ABOUT THE PRIMA CERTIFICATION

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ACUPUNCTURE

World-class instructors who teach scientific, comprehensive, and evidence-informed medical acupuncture.

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MEDICAL MASSAGE

Discover the science behind myofascial palpation and medical massage.

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BOTANICAL MEDICINE

Herbal pharmacology (including cannabis) as well as practice considerations based on science and evidence.

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PHOTOMEDICINE

Veterinary care involving laser therapy and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) from a critical and non-commercial perspective.

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REHABILITATION

Integrative rehabilitation that advocates for nonsurgical methods as first-line approaches.
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Your complete integrative medicine solution

PRIMA is a 5-part certification program that requires completion of courses in each of the our foudational disciplines.

SMALL ANIMAL PRIMA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To satisfy the eligibility requirements for PRIMA certification, completion of the coursework in each of the five disciplines, plus PRIMA Case Studies, is required.

COURSE NAME

  • Medical Acupuncture For Veterinarians
  • Medical Massage & Myofascial Palpation, Canine
  • Botanical Medicine Consultant
  • Photomedicine for Veterinary Professionals
  • Integrative Rehabilitation: Orthopedics, Small Animal
  • Integrative Rehabilitation: Neurologic Issues, Small Animal
  • Case Studies

LARGE ANIMAL PRIMA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

New Certification Coming Soon!

COURSE NAME

  • Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians
  • Medical Massage, Equine
  • Botanical Medicine Consultant
  • Photomedicine for Veterinary Professionals
  • Integrative Rehabilitation, Equine
  • Case Studies

PVM PRIMA CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

COURSE NAME

  • Acupuncture Anatomy Overview
  • Photomedicine Physiology and Practice
  • Photomedicine Experiential Lab
  • Acupuncture Neuroanatomy
  • Acupuncture Neurophysiology
  • Acupuncture Problem-based Learning
  • Acupuncture Experiential Lab
  • Medical Massage Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medial Massage Techniques in Practice
  • Medical Massage Experiential Lab
  • Botanical Medicine Pharmacology
  • Botanical Medicine in Practice
  • Botanical Medicine Experiential Lab
  • Orthopedic Integrative Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation Lab
  • Integrative Rehabilitation of Neurologic Problems
  • Neurologic Rehabilitation Lab
  • Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians

GET STARTED TODAY

Register for your first course, Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians

Prima Certification
To begin your certification, just click the button below and register for the Medical Acupuncure for Veterinarians course.

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Questions? Send us an email

info@curacore.org