Introduction to Animal Therapeutic Massage
Practitioner 01
Course introduction:
This course provides the foundation for an entry-level certification in small animal therapeutic massage. This curriculum incorporates multimodal learning opportunities by utilizing self-paced online learning, small group size in-person training, hands-on practice with mannequins, and supervised interactions with volunteer clients and patients. The goal of this course is to facilitate integration of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and behavior concepts into the technical practice of massage.
Completion of the self-paced, in-person training, and independently completed case studies allow for compilation of classroom material and the development of technical skills.
This course provides the foundation for an entry-level certification in small animal therapeutic massage. This curriculum incorporates multimodal learning opportunities by utilizing self-paced online learning, small group size in-person training, hands-on practice with mannequins, and supervised interactions with volunteer clients and patients. The goal of this course is to facilitate integration of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and behavior concepts into the technical practice of massage.
Completion of the self-paced, in-person training, and independently completed case studies allow for compilation of classroom material and the development of technical skills.
This course consists of three parts:
- Module 1: Self-Paced Learning – The self-paced portion of this course is available online for students to work through independently and at their own pace.
- Module 2: In-Person Clinical Intensive – An in-person, intensive, three-day learning event at our Lafayette, Colorado facility with small classroom sizes and a high teacher to student ratio.
- Module 3: Independent Case Work - Students will independently complete four case studies after successfully finishing both the self-paced and in-person course work.
Pre-requisites:
- Education & experience: Written documentation of fifty (50) hours of in-person animal handling experience (may be included as part of a resume). View more details HERE.
- Professional references: Two signed letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a veterinarian). Download the instruction letter HERE.
- Age: 21 years of age or older at the time of enrollment
- Plan ahead!!...you must complete an in-person training in Lafayette, Colorado to achieve certification. We can teach this part of the curriculum for a few as a single student. We'll work with you to schedule this 3-day event as you progress through the course modules.
Tuition: $1250.00
Module 1: Self-Paced Learning (28 hours) - $315
Module 2: In-Person Clinical Intensive (21 hours) - $755.
Module 1: Self-Paced Learning (28 hours) - $315
Module 2: In-Person Clinical Intensive (21 hours) - $755.
- Plan ahead!!...you must complete an in-person training in Lafayette, Colorado to achieve certification. We can teach this part of the curriculum for a few as a single student. We'll work with you to schedule this 3-day event as you progress through the Module 1 section.
Course Objectives:
- Establish functional competence with canine anatomy
- Introduce concepts of muscle, integument, circulatory & nervous systems physiology
- Introduce concepts of holistic veterinary medicine
- Develop functional competence with basic massage techniques
- Introduce concepts of canine behavior & safe animal handling
- Introduce SOAP medical record format
- Introduce concepts of kinesiology and gait analysis
Course Content: View syllabus HERE.
Module 1. Self-Paced Learning (28 hours)
Module 2. In-Person Clinical Intensive (21 hours)
Module3. Independent Case Work (36 hours)
Module 1. Self-Paced Learning (28 hours)
- Review recorded lecture content at your own pace.
- Complete written quizzes and exams included with each section.
Module 2. In-Person Clinical Intensive (21 hours)
- Plan ahead!!...you must complete an in-person training in Lafayette, Colorado to achieve certification. We can teach this part of the curriculum for a few as a single student. We'll work with you to schedule this 3-day event as you progress through the course modules.
- Students who have successfully completed Module 1 are eligible for Module 2.
- Join us at our school facility in Colorado for this 3-day clinical intensive training.
- Clinical Intensive must be completed within 6 months of finishing the Self-Paced course work.
- Technical skills competence is assessed by a practical examination.
Module3. Independent Case Work (36 hours)
- Students who have successfully completed Module 2 are eligible for Module 3.
- Independent Case Work must be completed within 6 months of finishing the In-Person course work.
- Students will complete four case studies independently and submit case information for review and grading.
Our Instructors:
Our instructors are veterinarians, technicians, and animal massage therapists eager to share their knowledge and love of animal massage with you. In addition to expertise in their field, they bring a passion for utilizing massage as a healing modality throughout all animal life-stages and lifestyles.
Our instructors are veterinarians, technicians, and animal massage therapists eager to share their knowledge and love of animal massage with you. In addition to expertise in their field, they bring a passion for utilizing massage as a healing modality throughout all animal life-stages and lifestyles.
