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How do I become a Practitioner?

The criteria for the ConTact C.A.R.E Equine Practitioner Qualification is as follows:

  • 4 Foundation levels courses, or the equivalent of 64hours foundation level training in either equine, human or combination courses.

  • A Foundation level assessment. 

  • 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

  • 1 Practitioner skills weekend

  • 120 hours of recorded practical on top of the 80hrs of foundation practical, total of 200 hours. 

  • 3 case studies

  • Anatomy and Physiology- Equine 

  • 1 peer evaluation from a qualified Equine ConTact C.A.R.E Practitioner.

  • 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 

or 

Calendar of Events

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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. 

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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:

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https://www.centreofexcellence.com/shop/equine-psychology-diploma-course/

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https://equinology.com/online-equine-courses/

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http://www.nctm.com.au/equine-courses/

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http://www.telford.ac.nz/STAR/Equine/

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http://www.hrnz.co.nz/industry-information/education-and-training/gateway

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Please Contact Camille directly for any questions regarding the Equine ConTact C.A.R.E qualification.

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