How do I become a Practitioner?
The criteria for the ConTact C.A.R.E Equine Practitioner Qualification is as follows:
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4 Foundation levels courses, or the equivalent of 64hours foundation level training in either equine, human or combination courses.
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A Foundation level assessment.
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80 hours of recorded practical work.
Once foundation level training has been completed. The student practitioner continues onto the following, and certification of the full Equine Practitioner qualification:
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4 Practitioner Level courses
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1 Practitioner skills weekend
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120 hours of recorded practical on top of the 80hrs of foundation practical, total of 200 hours.
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3 case studies
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Anatomy and Physiology- Equine
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1 peer evaluation from a qualified Equine ConTact C.A.R.E Practitioner.
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2 successful assessments from Camille Nelson and Dale Speedy.
Foundation level courses from different facilitators around New Zealand are listed on the main ConTact C.A.R.E website www.contactcare.co.nz
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All Equine Practitioner level courses are listed on the main ConTact C.A.R.E website www.contactcare.co.nz
Calendar of Events or FaceBook page:
Equine ConTact C.A.R.E -The Horses' way.
The completion of Anatomy and Physiology- Equine is undertaken by the student under their own initiative, prior learning or industry experience credits are available.
Links for approved online Anatomy and Physiology- Equine are below:
https://www.centreofexcellence.com/shop/equine-psychology-diploma-course/
https://equinology.com/online-equine-courses/
http://www.nctm.com.au/equine-courses/
http://www.telford.ac.nz/STAR/Equine/
http://www.hrnz.co.nz/industry-information/education-and-training/gateway
Please Contact Camille directly for any questions regarding the Equine ConTact C.A.R.E qualification.