Instructor Training -- Phase II
DATE: October 10-13, 2009
CONTENT:
Applicants should be involved in equine assisted activity. Instruction will cover the selection and training of mounts, methods of knowledge transfer, therapeutic riding, 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 training is designed to be practical application of classroom knowledge gained in Phase I.
AUDIENCE:
Participants must be 18 years of age and have successfully completed Phase I.
Instructor in Training: Volunteers, Potential Instructors, Health Care Providers (Physical, Occupational, Speech and Language Pathologists) etc.
Instructor: Riding Instructors, Therapeutic Riding Instructors, Program Directors, Health Care Providers with equine and equitation experience, etc
Master Instructor: Individuals with the background and experience to be educators in the field of equine assisted activities.
Auditors: Persons having successfully completed Phase I in the past , or PA Qualified Instructors completing continuing education hours to maintain certification)
LENGTH OF COURSE: 3 ½ days
REGISTRATION FEE: 2009 fees to be determined
$400.00 for 2009 PACTH members
$450.00 for non-members (Includes 2009 Membership)
$150.00 for auditors (2009 membership required)
Registration includes all materials, handouts and refreshments (morning and afternoon).
RE-TESTS and UPGRADES:
If you need to schedule a Riding Re-test or Exam Re-test or Upgrade, please contact the Council Office for additional scheduling information. Riding Retest Fee $25.00. Exam Re-test Fee $25.00. Level upgrade $100.00.
REGISTRATION: 2009 Registration currently not available
Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is September 28, 2009-- SEE REGISTRATION FORM. No registrations will be accepted without an accompanying check or credit card payment. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT WILSON COLLEGE, ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
DEADLINE AND REFUND INFORMATION: FOR SPECIFIC DEADLINE INFORMATION, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM.
CANCELLATIONS:
The PACTH reserves the right to close or cancel the course because of insufficient enrollment andn/or unforeseen circumstances. All person having registered will be notified if a cancellation becomes necessary so please include a daytime telephone number on the reservation form.
LODGING: 2009 Lodging fees are to be determined
Lodging is dorm-style with single bed, dresser, closet and desk on each side of room. Bed linens and one set of towels are provided. Communal bathrooms. Rooms are on 1st or 3rd floor with no elevator -- first-come-first-served. Dorm is not air conditioned. No smoking allowed in the dorm.
MEALS: 2009 Meal Package fees are to be determined
Meals are held in the dining hall. Participants may purchase a meal package that includes Saturday dinner, Sunday through Tuesday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Tuesday breakfast at a cost of -- $76.00. Participants may make their own arrangements. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments are provided by the PACTH..
Examinations:
Practical examinations will be administered for the following: horse handling, lesson planning, mounts and dismounts, teaching a mock private lesson for a physically disabled rider and teaching a mock private lesson for a mentally disabled rider.
Instructor-in-Training: must have an overall score of 70% or higher
Instructor: must have an overall score of 80% or higher
Master Instructor: must have an overall score of 90% or higher
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.
Click here for the Phase II 2009 Registration Form.