Complementary therapies are gaining popularity as more and more people seek natural solutions that offer more than a 'quick fix'. Using the complementary model, various aspects of equine health may be observed and improved upon from a holistic perspective to improve an equine’s wellbeing.
This new Equine Naturopathy Diploma consists of certificate courses in: Equine Myofunctional Therapy, Herbal Medicine for Horses, Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management. Other compulsory components include Effective Communication, Naturopathic Philosophy and Equine Disease and Illness. Each course may be studied separately via open learning, with the exception of Equine Myofunctional Therapy, which is an in-class component due to its tactile nature.
Units
The Equine Naturopathy Diploma is made up of the units from the following courses:
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Equine Myofunctional Therapy Certificate ($2,995)
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Herbal Medicine for Horses Certificate ($1295)
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Pasture Management Certificate ($795)
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Equine Nutrition Certificate ($1295)
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Manufacturing & Dispensing Herbal Medicine ($495)
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Clinical Principles (Diploma only) ($695)
Courses are offered via Distance Learning with the exception of Equine Myofunctional Therapy Certificate which must be done in class due to its tactile nature. At the moment this course is only run in Melbourne for one weekend a month over nine months. We are looking at running an intensive course in Melbourne, NSW & QLD where students would study the anatomy & physiology of the horse via distance learning and then only undertake classes for three lots of five day blocks for the entire practical and some theory sessions. This is still in the planning stages and we have no dates as yet but are looking at commencing in late 2009. If you are interested we can put your name down on our database.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Modes
This Equine Naturopathy Diploma course is offered predominantly via distance education training(correspondence). Such distance education courses include Herbal Medicine for Horses, Pasture Management and Equine Nutrition. The Equine Myofunctional Therapy course component is the only course delivered in-class due to its tactile nature.
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Duration
This course should take approx four years part-time (1130 hours). The in-class Equine Myofunctional Therapy Certificate course is included within this time estimation.
Tutors
See individual courses
Assessment
Assessment is via written assignments, theoretical tests, observation, case histories, class work and by the successful completion of a specified number of clinical hours.
Course Materials
Course materials vary for each course within the Diploma structure. Please refer to each individual course within this Course Guide for details of specific course materials.
Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to join the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member.
Career Opportunities
The Equine Naturopathy Diploma is designed for the graduate to practice as a fully qualified professional Equine Naturopath. You will have the skills to work alongside professionals in the equine industry in the rewarding field of rehabilitation. You may decide to develop educational programs for pony and adult riding clubs or perhaps pursue a career in dressage, eventing, endurance, polo, showjumping, western or racing. The opportunities for the horse lover are many.
Award
Equine Naturopathy Diploma
Investment
$6,500 (upfront course investment)
$7,280 (Ezypay payment plan: $1300.00 deposit and 20 monthly instalments of $299.00)
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
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