| EQUINE ANATOMY - 285 Hours |
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| Understanding Anatomy is the cornerstone to practising Equine
Massage Therapy. This course is designed to give the student thorough
knowledge of the functions of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory,
nervous, visceral and integumentary systems. This will provide
a basis of learning for the modules on massage theory, technique
and treatments. |
| EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY - 285 Hours |
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| This course is designed to give the student a general level of
understanding of the normal functioning of the equine body systems,
their interrelationship, and the nature of homeostatic mechanisms.
It will also provide a basis of learning for the other courses
taught in this program. |
| EQUINE PATHOLOGY - 290 Hours |
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| The student will be introduced to the most common equine pathologies.
This base of knowledge will be utilized when addressing specific
treatments of the horse. The student will gain the understanding
of pathologies which may alter their treatment or the outcome of
treatment. |
| CONFORMATION AND KINESIOLOGY - 130 Hours |
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| Ideal conformation will be examined as well as gait and movement.
A thorough understanding of these principles will be applied for
the assessment and development of treatment for the horse. |
| EQUINE MASSAGE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES - 300 Hours |
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| This course is designed to give the student the theories of therapeutic
equine massage and how to apply the techniques. The module will
cover the theory of massage, physical and physiological effects
of massage, the clinical approach to treatment, safe and effective
treatment plans, and safe and correct manipulations used in the
practice of equine massage. |
| EQUINE MASSAGE TREATMENTS - 325 Hours |
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| This course is designed to integrate the theoretical studies
of the sciences, case history, assessments, hydrotherapy, remedial
exercise therapy, and practical massage studies into the development
of a safe and effective treatment approach. |
| HYDROTHERAPY - 55 Hours |
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| Students learn to apply the principles of heat and cold to various
injuries, including baths, packs and poultices. Students are also
provided with a basic understanding of other forms of therapy such
as magnetic therapy and laser therapy. |
| EQUINE BEHAVIOUR - 90 Hours |
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| The student learns about normal and abnormal equine behaviour
and increases their ability to understand equine communication.
The student will learn to apply this knowledge and understanding
to allow for effective handling during treatment. |
| EQUINE MANAGEMENT 1 & 2 - 225 Hours |
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| This course will provide the student with an in-depth study of
the various breeds of horses, equine disciplines, nutrition, equine
care, and safe management procedures. |
| TERMINOLOGY - 35 Hours |
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| This course is designed to give the student an understanding
of the terminology used in health sciences when describing the
functions and structures of a horse and to enable the student to
communicate with other health care professionals (veterinarians).
It will cover definitions of the words, their roots, structure,
prefixes, suffixes, spelling, when and how to use them correctly. |
| PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS - 30 Hours |
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| Students are taught their role as a professional and ethical
practitioner of equine massage therapy. It will cover scope of
practice, values and standards, education, and their ability to
take proper actions as a therapist and entrepreneur. |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 25 Hours |
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| This course is designed to provide the student with the basic
skills needed to run a small business. It will cover business planning,
advertising, finances, maintaining records, and the regulations
controlling the operation of a small business. |
| RESEARCH COMPONENT - 125 Hours |
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| Class time will be used to teach students skills to help evaluate
the validity of articles and research papers. Upon completion of
class time students wii be required to find a horse with an injury
or pathology which may be helped with massage therapy. They will
be required to submit a research paper on the pathology. In addition
the student will design a treatment plan for the horse, implement
the plan and document their results. |
