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Equine Massage Therapy Certification

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Learn and earn Equine Massage Therapy Certification online at the first online school to offer webinars for animal professionals. We are excited to present an Equine Massage Certification online through Treetops in Canada.

Two courses are required for successful completion of the Equine Massage Therapy Certification

Equine Anatomy and Physiology Course

Equine Massage

Instructor: Sheilagh O’Sullivan

 

Equine Anatomy and Physiology Course  This course is a prerequisite for the online Equine Massage certification hands on course. Students will receive training in animal anatomy and physiology. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, innersole and massage therapy in animals. This course is designed to give 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 will be equivalent to that of a Veterinary Nurse/Technician. This course consists of 12 OnDemand lessons, 10 quizzes, 6 assignments plus the final exam. Students must complete the course in 4 months after registration.

Equine Massage In this course students will learn all the relevant Swedish massage therapy strokes; history and theory of massage; definition and purpose of massage for equines; creating a positive working environment for equine massage; physiological effects of massage for equines; psychological effects of massage for equines; contraindications to massage for equines; assessment and treatment protocols for equines; an introduction to hydrotherapy for equines; equine biomechanics and kinesiology. Instruction will also be provided in advanced equine massage techniques including acupressure, sports massage, lymph drainage massage and colour therapy. Throughout the course you’ll learn to observe and respond to equine behaviour using positive equine handling skills. The course covers business and client management, professionalism and ethics. Students will complete their case study requirements and prepare for the certification exams. Course materials include a comprehensive manual and two instructional videos. The videos provide details on the assessment procedures, the creation of a safe working environment, all the massage strokes, including specialized massage techniques, a complete therapeutic massage session and a stretch routine.This course consists of 14 OnDemand lessons. Students will complete 11 assignments, 5 video demonstrations (to be turned, and “case studies” which involve massaging 10 horses 4 times.

Equine Anatomy and Physiology

Equine Massage Course

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EQUINE MASSAGE COURSE

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Equine massage online course

Equine massage online course

Purpose: To learn when, how and why to apply equine massage in a safe and positive environment.

Course Information: Students will learn all the relevant Swedish massage therapy strokes; history and theory of massage; definition and purpose of massage for equines; creating a positive environment for massage; physiological effects of massage for equines; psychological effects of massage for equines; contraindications to massage for equines; assessment and treatment protocols for equines; an introduction to hydrotherapy for equines; equine biomechanics and kinesiology; case studies of common equine soft tissue issues. The massage course will also develop 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, and the use of colour therapy. The equine massage 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. Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual and two instructional videos. The videos provide 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 including the specialized massage protocols, a complete therapeutic massage session and a stretch routine. Each class will also contain video demonstrations.
Prerequisites: Equine Anatomy and Physiology
What you can expect to learn in the equine massage online course:
  • History of massage.
  • Theory of massage.
  • Contraindications of massage.
  • Creating a safe and positive massage environment.
  • Assessment protocols – including taking a case history, gaiting to assess soundness, palpation.
  • All Swedish massage strokes – including effleurage, raking, petrissage, kneading, tapotement, cupping and hacking.
  • Hydrotherapy.
  • Stretch routines – both active and passive protocols.
  • Creation of homecare plans.
  • Sports massage.
  • Lymphatic drainage massage.
  • Acupressure techniques.
  • Colour therapy.
  • The relationship between conformation, injury and rehabilitation.
  • The relationship between specific horse sports / athletic endeavours, injury and rehabilitation.
  • Business development.
  • Completion of the case study requirement of massaging 10 different horses at least 4 times.
Course Completion Deadline: This course has to be completed in totality within 8 months from the date of registration.
Course Length: Fourteen 90 minute sessions.
Cost: $600.00 USD

EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE

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equine anatomy and physiology

Purpose: In the Equine Anatomy and Physiology course you will learn the relationship between how the equine body is composed, how it works and the impact massage therapy will have on these systems.

Course Information: Detailed training in equine anatomy and physiology; equine biomechanics and kinesiology; understanding the relationship between anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and massage therapy in horses. 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. Students will be provided with a free comprehensive manual. There are required textbooks, please scroll down for details.

Prerequisites: None

What you can expect to learn in the course:

  • The cell and cellular processes
  • Tissues
  • Integumentary System
  • Muscular System
  • Skeletal System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Lymphatic System
  • Blood
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Urinary System
  • Digestive System
  • Normal functioning of the above systems.
  • Pathophysiology of the above systems.
  • Anatomical terminology.
  • The relationship between anatomy, physiology and the rehabilitation process.

Course Completion Deadline: This course must be completed in entirety within 4 months from the date of registration.

Required Textbooks:
Students are required to purchase the following textbooks (Click on title to order).
Students need to have ONE of the following anatomy and physiology books:
Tartaglia, Louise and Waugh, Anne.Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy – Revised Reprint: A Textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, Butterworth-Heinemann, London England, 2005
Reece, William O., Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
Bassert, Joanna M., and Colville, Thomas P., Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd edition, Mosby, 2007
In addition, students nee to have ONE of the following colouring books:
Kapit, Wynn., Macey, Robert I., Meisami, Esmail., The Physiology Coloring Book 2nd Edition, Benjamin Cummings, 1999
Kanier, Robert A. and McCracken, Thomas O. Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas, Alpine Publications, Loveland, Colorado, 1998
Students will need access to a Medical Dictionary either hard copy or online.

Instructor: Sheilagh O’Sullivan

Course Length: Twelve 90 minute sessions

Cost: $350.00 USD

Equine Massage Diploma Program

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At e-Training for Dogs we have partnered with Treetops to offer students a comprehensive program in Equine Massage Therapy.

Certification through: Treetops

Prerequisites: A solid working knowledge of horses (at least two years of experience as a rider, groom, trainer) as well as enthusiasm and interest in providing supportive health care through the use of massage to horses in need.

Purpose: This diploma program strives to develop fully trained, qualified and thoughtful massage practitioners who are able to conduct themselves safely and professionally as members of a equine health care team.

Possible career opportunities on completion of this diploma program: Self employment as a equine massage practitioner or as a employee within a veterinarian clinic, animal rehabilitation facility, humane society, rescue or other supportive equine care facility.

What students can expect to learn from this program:

  • Eighteen hours of online instruction in anatomy and physiology of equines.
  • This provides 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.
  • Students must successfully complete the equine anatomy and physiology course before enrolling in the equine massage course.
  • A Test Out Option from the anatomy and physiology course is available for qualified students.
  • Twenty-eight hours of online instruction in the equine massage course.
  • Homework assignments and video submissions in the massage course will ensure you master the massage skills.
  • Students should be prepared to complete 6 hours of homework each week.
  • There will be a knowledge assessment at the end of each course that ensures students have successfully completed the course requirements and have a level of training that ensures they will be safe when working on their own animals and doing the case studies.
  • Lastly students must complete 40 case studies – this means massaging 10 different horses at least 4 times.

Diploma program length: Students must successfully complete both required courses as well as the submission of the case study massages. The maximum time allotted to complete all elements is 2 years. Please see below for specific course completion deadlines. The vast majority of students are usually able to complete the program within 12 months if they are working on the course material diligently. The required elements are:

Equine Anatomy and Physiology

Equine Massage Course

Equine Case Study Submissions (students will complete this as part of the course work in the Equine Massage Course).

Completion Rules:

Students must complete the ENTIRE Equine Massage Certification Program within 13 months of enrollment. Specific time limitations for individual courses are as follows:

Anatomy and Physiology Course 4 months from the date of enrollment

Equine Massage Course  9 months from the date of enrollment

Extensions will be granted for extenuating circumstances. Students must send a request in writing to the course instructor requesting an extension no less than 30 days BEFORE the term ends.

Complete Diploma Fee –

For Credit OnDemand: $1240.00

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Individual course pricing as well as Payment Plans are also available. Check out the course fee section for each individual course for details.

Instructor: Sheilagh O’Sullivan

Resources and Equipment Needed:

Internet access.

Digital camcorder to video homework.

Access to wide variety of friends and families horses for practicing equine massage techniques.

Student Information: This course requires participation in the Orientation Class at E-Training for Dogs, Inc. This short class will help make sure you are prepared to participate fully in the online Webinar class environment. Register HERE.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

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