» Programs / Certification  Certification PROGRAM SUMMARY
We offer professional-level training for students wishing to work with two main groups of animal clients:
- Small Animal (includes dogs, cats and companion animals)
- Large Animal (includes horses and livestock).
These certification courses are offered in a unique hybrid format combining distance learning with a hands-on with practical.
Our program now offers three levels of massage training. Our Level 100 course is our foundation course and provides adequate training for career-seekers. The additional levels of training are designed to build on one another and offer graduates the opportunty to specialize their training. All three levels are avaiable for small animals or large animals.
Level 100: Maintenance Massage for Animals
Level 200: Performance Massage for Animals
Level 300: Rehabilitation Massage for Animals
PROGRAM DETAILS
Course overview: Each certification course consists of 150 hours of training in animal behavior and handling, massage theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and first aid. Classes may also include business development, guest speakers and field trips.
Course materials: 300+ page workbook (includes exercises and practice quizzes), practice SOAP charts, textbook(s), and access to our online study area (includes instructor support, quizzes, suggested reading material, and more.) Other study aids such as DVDs and supplemental guides may be included.
Hands-on work: The practical application of the material is a key aspect of our teaching style. Students will complete many hours of hands-on work during the five-day practical and through learning exercises and activities presented throughout the course.
Certification: Small animal students of this program are awarded the SAMP (Small Animal Massage Practitioner) certification. Likewise, large animal students receive the LAMP certification.
Distance Learning Option: Students selecting this option study at their own pace from home, using the above course materials. Each student is paired with an online instructor. Instructors answer questions, grade the exercises and monitor general progress. Quizzes are taken online or via mail.
Additionally, at the completion of the distance learning course, students should plan to attend a 5-day practical workshop to complete their learning in a hands-on environment. The distance-learning portion of the certification course has a 6-month enrollment period, which is ample time to complete the program leisurely. Students are required to declare their intention to attend a practical session when they have completed half of the program, or three months from the enrollment date. If additional time is needed, students may extend their enrollment an additional 6 months (fee applies).
Cost:
- $1500 for distance-learning course
- $500 for 5-day practical (taken after completion of distance learning course)
- There are no additional costs for either class; books and other materials are INCLUDED
- Shipping and Handling applies for distance-learning materials ($20)
- If an enrollment extension is needed, the fee is $100.00 for an additional 6 months.
- If a student must change their practical date or location once registered for a specific practical, then there will be a $100 registration fee.
How to Enroll:
Students may enroll in one of three ways:
- Sign-up using our online course catalog.
- Submit an application by mail or email.
- Enroll by phone toll-free 877 836-3703 (In the Seattle area, call 425-222-3703).
Payment:
Distance-learning: Full payment is due at the time of enrollment. However, students selecting the financing option pay a deposit at time of enrollment (plus shipping and handling), while paying the balance over the following 12-months. The practical workshop cost cannot be financed. Payment for the practical is due at the time of enrollment for the practical, unless the student plans to attend an Oregon practical. For those students declaring Oregon as the location of their practical, a registration fee of $50.00 is due at the time of enrollment and the balance of the cost of the program ($450.00) is due on the first day of class, per Oregon state law.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this information. We look forward to helping you get started in animal massage!
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