Ref: 603/4410/6
Level:
3
GLH:
326
TQT:
440
Age Range:
16+
Registration End Date: 24/10/2025
Certification End Date: 31/10/2028
This qualification has been developed to enable learners to develop the required knowledge to provide small animal hydrotherapy.
Learners will gain knowledge of the techniques involved in the provision of hydrotherapy and the assessment required before small animal hydrotherapy commences. They will gain knowledge of medical conditions and their impact on hydrotherapy treatment. This qualification also develops learner’s knowledge around first aid, small animal behaviour and professional practice management. There is a focus on Practical Aquatic Treadmill Therapy and advanced techniques. Learners will be able to conduct gait analysis and review patient performance.
This qualification can be used by learners to gain employment in the animal care sector or progress to further study in the animal care sector and hydrotherapy qualifications.
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy
This qualification has been developed to enable learners to develop the required knowledge to provide small animal hydrotherapy.
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Animal Care Industries
This qualification covers different areas of animal care, including general animal care, horse care, canine care, farm animal care and bird care.
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with basic knowledge of an aspect of small animal hydrotherapy.
