Level 6
Diploma in Principles of Advanced Equine Hydrotherapy
£3,200
Train at Level 6 to gain the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional insight that underpin advanced equine hydrotherapy practice — without the requirement to deliver treatment or complete supervised clinical hours.
Online Course
Theoretical Lectures Hours 50
Duration: 52 weeks 380+ hours
Entry expectations (non-negotiable)
This is a Level 6 qualification and requires learners to be capable of academic study at this level.
Applicants must have relevant prior education and/or professional experience that demonstrates readiness for Level 6 learning.
This course is designed to build on existing knowledge, not introduce fundamental concepts.
Who this course is for
For professionals who want advanced
theoretical insight without clinical practice
You are likely a good fit if you:
Work within the equine, veterinary, rehabilitation, or performance industries
Are involved in case discussion, referral, education, or support roles
Are considering progression to applied Level 6 or postgraduate study
Want to deepen your understanding of advanced hydrotherapy principles
Want to move beyond protocols into evidence-based reasoning
This diploma is for professionals who want to develop advanced theoretical insight into equine hydrotherapy without undertaking hands-on clinical practice.
What changes for you during the course
Designed to change how you think,analyse, and justify hydrotherapy use
Throughout the course, you will:
Develop advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning
Understand complex rehabilitation and performance considerations
Strengthen your contribution to multidisciplinary decision-making
Confidently assess theoretical indications and contraindications
Navigate ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities
This is about moving from general knowledge to advanced professional understanding.
Learning that fits real professional life
You’ll study through a blended format that allows you to:
Continue working alongside your studies
Apply learning to professional discussion and decision-making
Progress at a manageable pace
Learning includes:
Advanced theory relevant to equine rehabilitation and performance
Development of professional judgement and ethical understanding
Case-based analysis and applied reasoning
Academic support and structured guidance
Nothing is included without a clear academic or professional purpose.
Advanced Theory
Where understanding is built
total qualification time
This qualification focuses entirely on principles rather than practice.
You will complete:
Equine biomechanics and movement
Rehabilitation and performance theory
Lameness, pain, and welfare considerations
Behavioural and physiological responses to hydrotherapy
Clinical reasoning frameworks
Professional responsibility, ethics, and scope of practice
You will gain a clear understanding of how advanced hydrotherapy decisions are made, even if you are not delivering treatment yourself.
Professional credibility you can stand behind
Strengthen your professional standing through
knowledge, insight, and confidence
Industry Experts
Written by industry experts
Aligned Standards
Aligned with advanced professional standards
Animal Welfare
Designed to support ethical, welfare-led decision-making
For Professionals
Built for professionals who want depth, clarity, and credibility
It strengthens your professional standing through knowledge, insight, and confidence.
