Canine Massage Therapist (CMT) Diploma
There are three required courses and 40 required Case Studies necessary to earn your Diploma/Certificate in Canine Massage Therapy. Learn how to properly perform canine massage safely and effectively. The CMT Diploma is Certified by Treetops and accredited by the IACC.
Earn Your Canine Massage Therapy Certification from Treetops and Accreditation through the IACC.
What you can expect for all Courses in the CMT:
- A unique opportunity to come back to each lesson with questions, concerns and insights after completing your homework assignments.
- Homework assignments that ensure you master the material. Students should prepare to complete 6 hours of homework each week.
- Small student to instructor ratio so students enjoy significant amounts of individual instruction.
- A knowledge assessment at the end of each course ensures that students have successfully completed the course requirements and have a level of training that ensures they will be safe when working on canines.
Cost: Pay two ways: (1) Entire tuition (see above); or (2) one course at a time (see each course below to register this way).
***NOTE: If you have paid for the Associate Dog Trainer tuition in full already, you will have recieved a Code to enter when registering for each separate Live course.
Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with other students. Choose from the listed times in the Course Registration box above.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch classes "OnDemand"- at your own pace. Click on "OnDemand/Recorded Session" under "Register for Recorded Class" above.
The following courses must be successfully completed to receive your Certificate in the order listed:
CANINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE
Prerequisites: None
Purpose: To understand the relationship between how the canine body is composed, how it works and the impact massage therapy will have on these systems.
Requirements:
- Must complete all homework assignments and obtain a minimum mark of 75% on the examination.
- There are 4 required texts. Click here for more information
- Live class meets twice weekly for 90 minutes for six weeks.
- The anatomy and physiology exam will be closed book and will consist of 30 multiple choice questions, 4 short answer questions worth 5 points each and two essay questions worth 25 points each. The exam will be compiled from all the course materials including diagrams.
Course Info: Detailed training in canine anatomy and physiology; canine biomechanics and kinesiology; understanding the relationship between anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and massage therapy in dogs. The course involves the use of three textbooks used by the Veterinary Nursing Program in the U.K. and 18 hours of classroom instruction. The course is designed to give the students the necessary information in order to understand the relationship between how the body is composed, how it works and the impact massage therapy will have on these systems. Knowledge level upon successful completion on the course will be equivalent to that of a Veterinary Nurse/Technician.
Course Cost-
Live: $664 OnDemand: $604
LIVE Class Meeting Days:
Meets LIVE twice a week for 6 weeks.
January 5-February 12, 2009 Meets: Monday and Thursday
May 4th-June 11, 2009 Meets: Monday and Thursday
August 18-September 29, 2009 Meets: Tuesday and Thursday
November 9-December 10, 2009 Meets: Monday and Thursday
No classes July 18, 2009 - August 16, 2009
No classes December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010
What you can expect in this Course:
- Eighteen hours of online instruction over six weeks in anatomy and physiology of canines.
- Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual with all information learned in class
- Students must successfully complete the canine anatomy and physiology course before enrolling in the introductory canine massage course.
- Diploma from the International Animal Care College.
- Credit toward the Canine Massage Therapy Certification
- Eligible to apply for membership in the Associate Professional Pet Care Specialist (APPCS).
INTRODUCTORY CANINE MASSAGE COURSE
Prerequisites: Canine Anatomy and Physiology or Advanced Standing
Purpose: To learn when, how and why to apply canine massage in a safe and positive environment.
Requirements:
- Must complete all homework assignments and obtain a minimum mark of 75% on the examination.
- Live class meets once weekly 90 minutes for twelve weeks.
- Written final exam is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions related to the theory of canine massage as well as a practical exam where students will demonstrate assigned massage strokes (student will send in video homework).
Course Info: Students will learn all the relevant Swedish massage therapy strokes; history and theory of massage; definition and purpose of massage for canines; creating a positive environment for massage; physiological effects of massage for canines; psychological effects of massage for canines; contraindications to massage for canines; assessment and treatment protocols for canines; an introduction to hydrotherapy for canines; canine biomechanics and kinesiology; case studies of common canine soft tissue issues. Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual and an instructional video. The video provides details on the assessment procedures – visual, palpation and gaiting including the impact different surfaces will have on the gait, the creation of a positive and safe working environment, all the massage strokes, a complete therapeutic massage session and a stretch routine. Each class contains video demonstrations.
Course Cost-
Live: $664 OnDemand: $604
LIVE Class Meeting Days:
Meets LIVE once a week for 12 weeks.
No classes July 18, 2009 - August 16, 2009
No classes December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010
What you can expect in this Course:
- Students must successfully complete the canine anatomy and physiology course before enrolling in the introductory canine massage course.
- Eighteen hours of instruction over 12 weeks in the introduction to canine massage course.
- DVD for Certification students with all massage techniques
- Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual and an instructional video with all information and massage techniques.
- Diploma from the International Animal Care College.
- Credit toward the Canine Massage Therapy Certification
- Eligible to apply for membership in the Associate Professional Pet Care Specialist (APPCS)
ADVANCED CANINE MASSAGE COURSE
Prerequisites: Canine Anatomy and Physiology AND Introductory Canine Massage Course
Purpose: To learn specialized massage skills to deal with a wide variety of health issues. In addition, you will be given assignments and guidance of your case studies to enhance your learning.
Requirements:
- Must complete all homework assignments and obtain a minimum mark of 75% on the examination.
- Live class meets once weekly 90 minutes for ten weeks.
- Written final exam is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions related to the theory of canine massage as well as a practical exam where students will demonstrate assigned massage strokes (student will send in video homework).
Course Info: The advanced canine massage course develops specialized massage skills to deal with a wide variety of health issues. Students will be introduced to the following specialized massage skills – acupressure, sports massage, lymphatic drainage massage, reflexology and the use of colour therapy. The course also introduces students to effective business development and sustainability skills and provides a wide variety of information on small business resources available through local, regional and national governments and financial institutions. The course also helps students perform 40 case studies.
Course Cost-
Live: $564 OnDemand: $514
LIVE Class Meeting Days:
Meets LIVE once a week for 10 weeks.
No classes July 18, 2009 - August 16, 2009
No classes December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010
What you can expect in this Course:
- Students must successfully complete the Canine Anatomy and Physiology Course AND the Introductory Canine Massage Course before enrolling in the Advanced Canine Massage Course.
- Fifteen hours of online instruction over ten weeks in the advanced canine massage course that develops specialized massage skills to deal with a wide variety of health issues. It also helps students prepare for opening their own clinic. Finally, it is an opportunity for students to receive assistance in completing the case study requirements in order to complete the certification criteria.
- DVD for Certification students with all massage techniques
- Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual with all information and massage techniques.
- Diploma from the International Animal Care College.
- Credit toward the Canine Massage Therapy Certification
- Eligible to apply for membership in the Associate Professional Pet Care Specialist (APPCS)
Case Studies: Successfully complete at least four (4) massages on ten (10) different canines for a total of forty (40) massages within twenty-four (24) months of successfully completing the canine massage course. Case studies are completed as part of homework for both the Intro and Advanced Massage courses.
What you will receive:
- Certification through Treetops
- Accreditation through IACC
- The PCS-IACC—Canine Massage Therapist Certification will be provided when all required courses have been satisfactorily completed.
- Eligible to use PCS-IACC: Canine Massage Therapist after your name.
- Eligible for Professional Canine Specialist (PCS-IACC) membership.
Instructor: Sigle (Sheila) Skeries has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in educational psychology with 20 years teaching experience and over 30 years experience in the animal industry. A successful junior career on the hunter / jumper circuit in Ontario and throughout the USA followed by upper level Eventing training in.jpg)
England, qualification as a British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor, and the management of equine facilities in breeding, racing, training and showing ensures a well rounded and knowledgeable approach not only to rehabilitation but the specific needs and demands of a wide variety of disciplines. Sigle’s canine partners are St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs and they participate in a number of canine activities including tracking, agility, freestyle and trick training. Her qualifications in therapeutic massage have been secured through training at The Complementary Therapies School in Gerrards Cross, England and successful completion of the ITEC licensing examinations. She is a member of the British Complementary Medicine Association, Independent Professional Therapists International and the Guild of Complementary Practitioners. Sigle has successfully completed her training in Herbal Medicine through the East West School of Herbal Medicine based in Ben Lamond, California.
IACC Diploma Only (NOT AVAILABLE without ADVANCED PERMISSION!!!...this is an earned Diploma)
For more information on these Certifications: Call or Write: Cheryl Asmus 877-652-3915 cheryl@etrainingfordogs.com in North America or Nichola Moore 028 91 450585 iaccollege@aol.com in the United Kingdom.
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* Diploma cost is slightly higher to cover International accreditation costs.
