QI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - PHASE I
Content:
Phase I covers: design and management of the riding program; building the team; the horse; physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities; development and postural responses; tack and adaptive equipment; resources; horse handling; equine gait analysis; developing your eye; and, horse and rider working together. Audience participants must be over the age of 18.
Phase I covers: design and management of the riding program; building the team; the horse; physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities; development and postural responses; tack and adaptive equipment; resources; horse handling; equine gait analysis; developing your eye; and, horse and rider working together. Audience participants must be over the age of 18.
2021 Virtual Training Information
Looking forward to 2021 and understanding the delays that COVID-19 has caused, CECTH is offering Phase l virtually online and is hoping that this move will facilitate our educational platforms for all of us! The start date for this class is February 15 2021. Please read on for all of the details!
- The content will be divided into individual modules. Each module will be online for 2 weeks. Registrants will be able to move quickly through the material or take their time up to the 2-week deadline. There will be a quiz that will need to be taken at the completion of each module. As soon as the quiz is taken, the next module will open for the registrant so each person can study and complete the section at their own speed.
- There will be videotaped lectures that include PowerPoint. All related notes will be available in the module.
- There will be a Q&A discussion board monitored daily (except weekends) and group or individual discussions can be held.
- Topics in the modules will include the following:
Facility
The Team
The Horse, general and in therapeutic riding
Disabilities: Physical, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual, Spectrum Disorders (Autism), Speech, Language and Hearing
Goal Setting and Lesson Planning
This is a very comprehensive detail-oriented class with current industry standards and CECTH is excited to be able to bring this to you. Please know that you must have a consistent internet connection!! The registration form is attached for you to complete and send to the office. The form may also be sent via email to info@cecth.org along with your payment information. This form will also be on the website (cecth.org) this week. Connection and technology information will be sent upon registration.
Please note that Phase l will be available to audit and the registration form has been updated to include the auditor signup and fee. Auditors may choose to take all modules, minus the quizzes and receive approximately 10 Continuing Education hours. Full registrants must take all the modules along with the quiz at the completion of each module. To reach a passing grade, attendees must have an average of 80% or above for all of the quizzes. Registrants must submit a videotaped riding test to the CECTH Education committee at the email below prior to the end of 2021, or contact the office with concerns.
We hope that you will join us!
Click Here for Registration Form - {Instructor Training 2021 Form}
Candidate Levels Offered:
Instructor-in-Training (IT):
Volunteers, family, program administrators, medical and/or mental health professionals, support service personnel, etc.
Instructor:
Current riding instructors, therapeutic riding instructors, program directors, medical and/or mental health care professionals with equine and equitation experience, etc.
Master Instructor:
Individuals with the background and experience to be educators in the field of equine assisted activities.
Auditor:
Individuals having successfully completed Phases I and II in the past (and have not completed Phase III or more than 3 years has passed), PQI Instructors completing continuing education hours, individuals interested in gaining more information, etc.
Instructor-in-Training (IT):
Volunteers, family, program administrators, medical and/or mental health professionals, support service personnel, etc.
Instructor:
Current riding instructors, therapeutic riding instructors, program directors, medical and/or mental health care professionals with equine and equitation experience, etc.
Master Instructor:
Individuals with the background and experience to be educators in the field of equine assisted activities.
Auditor:
Individuals having successfully completed Phases I and II in the past (and have not completed Phase III or more than 3 years has passed), PQI Instructors completing continuing education hours, individuals interested in gaining more information, etc.
Registration Fees:
CECTH Members - $425.00
Non-Members (includes same year membership) - $475.00
Auditor Members - $150.00
Registration includes all materials and handouts. Deadline and late registration information can be found on the registration form. The CECTH Office reserves the right to close or cancel the course because of insufficient enrollment and/or unforeseen circumstances. All persons registered will be notified if a cancellation becomes necessary and all fees paid will be refunded.
Click Here for Registration Form - {Instructor Training 2021 Form}
Click Here for Registration Form - {Instructor Training 2021 Form}
Registrants for Phase l must submit a riding video demonstrating a basic riding test on a horse of your choice. The video should be very clear so the following is visible to evaluators and must include:
A few applicants have indicated that they are currently taking lessons and do not feel that their skills are such that they can successfully submit a video at this time. If this is the case, you may postpone sending the video until Phase ll. If this is your intention, you must communicate with the CECTH office.
- Walk
- Jog or trot, showing both sitting and posting
- Canter or lope
- Circle
- Change of direction
- Halt
- Back
- Dismount
A few applicants have indicated that they are currently taking lessons and do not feel that their skills are such that they can successfully submit a video at this time. If this is the case, you may postpone sending the video until Phase ll. If this is your intention, you must communicate with the CECTH office.
Examinations:
Instructor-in-Training:
Open-book exam requiring a grade of 80% or above. Candidates do not take the riding exam.
Instructor:
Closed-book exam requiring a grade of 80% or above. Must achieve a passing score (see registration packet for details) for the Instructor level riding test.
Master Instructor:
Closed-book exam and essay exam requiring a grade of 90% or better. Must achieve a passing score (see registration packet for details) for the Master level riding test.
Upgrades:
To upgrade from one level to the next - for example IT to Instructor or Instructor to Master, the candidate must audit Phase I or II and submit application and payment to re-test (both written and riding) at the higher level.
Note:
Completion of the Phase I Instructor Training is only the first of three phases to be completed for certification. Candidates will receive a letter of phase completion only. Certificates will be awarded only after successfully completing Phase III.
Instructor-in-Training:
Open-book exam requiring a grade of 80% or above. Candidates do not take the riding exam.
Instructor:
Closed-book exam requiring a grade of 80% or above. Must achieve a passing score (see registration packet for details) for the Instructor level riding test.
Master Instructor:
Closed-book exam and essay exam requiring a grade of 90% or better. Must achieve a passing score (see registration packet for details) for the Master level riding test.
Upgrades:
To upgrade from one level to the next - for example IT to Instructor or Instructor to Master, the candidate must audit Phase I or II and submit application and payment to re-test (both written and riding) at the higher level.
Note:
Completion of the Phase I Instructor Training is only the first of three phases to be completed for certification. Candidates will receive a letter of phase completion only. Certificates will be awarded only after successfully completing Phase III.
