QI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - PHASE II
Content:
Candidates should be involved in equine assisted activities and should have been utilizing the theories and skills introduced in Phase I: selection and training of mounts, methods of knowledge transfer, therapeutic riding techniques, the anatomy of the horse and how it moves, rider and horse moving together, mounting and dismounting techniques, use of volunteers and assistant instructors, goal setting, lesson planning and hands-on teaching. Phase II is designed to be a mentored practical application of skills.
Candidates should be involved in equine assisted activities and should have been utilizing the theories and skills introduced in Phase I: selection and training of mounts, methods of knowledge transfer, therapeutic riding techniques, the anatomy of the horse and how it moves, rider and horse moving together, mounting and dismounting techniques, use of volunteers and assistant instructors, goal setting, lesson planning and hands-on teaching. Phase II is designed to be a mentored practical application of skills.
Audience:
Participants must be 18 years of age and have successfully completed Phase I. On occasion, individuals with very strong backgrounds in teaching and disabilities may, with the approval of the CECTH Education Committee, take the Phases out of sequence.
Registration Fees:
CECTH Members - $650
Non-Members (includes same year membership) - $700
Students - $250
Auditor -$100 per day
Registration includes all materials and handouts. The CECTH 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.
You can download, fill out, and e-mail/mail in the below form(s), or use the fill-able PDF form online, save the file, and send via e-mail or through the Upload Forms page on our website. Payments can be done online for your convenience, through PayPal.
2024 Phase II Registration Form - Download
2024 Phase II Registration Form - Fillable Form
Examinations:
Exams:
Practical examinations will be administered for all candidates - IT, Instructor, Master: horse handling, lesson planning, mounts and dismounts, teaching a private lesson for a physically disabled rider and teaching a private lesson for a cognitively disabled rider. A combined score will be assigned.
Re-tests and Upgrades:
Anyone who did not successfully complete the written tests in Phase I, please remit $25 to re-test to be taken at Phase II. Individuals who are attempting an upgrade should remit $100 for the upgraded practical application skill tests, written test in addition to the auditor fee.
Note:
Completion of the Phase II Instructor Training is only the second 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.
Exams:
Practical examinations will be administered for all candidates - IT, Instructor, Master: horse handling, lesson planning, mounts and dismounts, teaching a private lesson for a physically disabled rider and teaching a private lesson for a cognitively disabled rider. A combined score will be assigned.
Re-tests and Upgrades:
Anyone who did not successfully complete the written tests in Phase I, please remit $25 to re-test to be taken at Phase II. Individuals who are attempting an upgrade should remit $100 for the upgraded practical application skill tests, written test in addition to the auditor fee.
Note:
Completion of the Phase II Instructor Training is only the second 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.
