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EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY CLINICAL SPECIALISTS
Accredited Level 5 qualification for therapists in Equine Assisted Therapy
The Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist (EATCS) programme is an advanced qualification designed for
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL, PSYCHOMOTOR AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS
who wish to develop clinical expertise in Equine Assisted Therapy. Svitani Academy delivers this internationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated programme under its accredited OCN London Centre status.
Price: 1150 EUR
Watch the course introduction with automatic subtitles in your preferred language.
Accredited Qualification
OCNLR Level 5 Certificate for Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist: 610/5540/2
Course code: 113062
Guided learning hours: 240
Credits: 30
Qualification guide
What This Course Offers:
- Flexible Learning: Engage in 240 educational hours at your own pace, including e-learning and live webinars with lifetime access.
- Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals with over two decades of experience in Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), ensuring you receive high-quality education and insights.
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Cost Savings: Taking this course online saves on travel and accommodation expenses, making it a more affordable option.
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Enhanced Learning: The online format allows you to focus on the details more effectively. You can replay therapy session videos to closely observe and understand handling techniques.
- Language Accessibility: Take advantage of automatic subtitles in your preferred language to enhance your video learning experience. The text is also easy to understand, with automatic page translation available in your language.
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Improved Treatment Approach: Video assessments of your submitted treatment sessions provide personalised feedback, helping you refine and enhance your therapeutic methods. This continuous review process ensures you are always improving and applying best practices in your work.
- Theoretical Skills: Master theoretical knowledge, including hands-on techniques, safety protocols, and therapeutic applications, to effectively support EAT sessions and enhance client outcomes.
- Certification and Resources: Earn a certificate of completion upon finishing the course, and enjoy continuous access to all course materials and future updates.
- Horsemanship Skills: Master your equine handling and riding skills, demonstrated through video submissions of equine preparation for therapy sessions, a dressage task at walk and trot, ensuring proficiency for safe and effective therapy sessions.
- Continuous Support: Benefit from ongoing email support, live webinars, and dedicated WhatsApp group.
Meet Our Lecturers
Věra Lantelme-Faisan, MSc
Physiotherapist, Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, Lecturer
Czech Republic
Věra as the course creator and main lecturer has extensive experience in paediatric rehabilitation (since 1999) and has completed several specialized courses – Hippotherapy (under the Czech Equine Facilitated Therapy Association and American Hippotherapy Association), Vojta method, CranioSacral Therapy, etc.
She focuses on Equine Assisted Physiotherapy (EAT)/Hippotherapy services for children from 3 months of age with a wide range of diagnoses.
Vera, serving as the Chair of Svitani and President of HETI, brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to this course. Her extensive experience in Equine Assisted Therapy, combined with her influential roles, ensures that participants receive top-tier training grounded in global standards and best practices.
Beth Macauley,
Ph.D., CCC-SLP, HPCS, FNAP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, Lecturer
USA
Audrey Darby, BSc
Occupational Therapist, Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, Lecturer
Ireland
Three Steps to Becoming
an Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist
- Master the Principles of Equine Assisted Therapy
- Develop Hands-On Skills
- Achieve Certification and Engage in Lifelong Learning
Master the Principles of Equine Assisted Therapy
Are you seeking for new therapeutic approaches to address certain health conditions?
Věra Lantelme-Faisan, a distinguished educator in Equine Assisted Services, has over two decades of specialised teaching experience. She has been teaching this course internationally since 2004.
The course, initially a basic online adaptation, has been continuously refined and updated to match the comprehensive education and practical skills of the onsite version. Věra connected with Beth and Audrey, and their innovative approach ensures an immersive learning experience that seamlessly merges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Their extensive expertise enriches the course, making it highly relevant and impactful.
Now featuring advanced and interactive modules, the online course replicates the hands-on learning of the onsite program. Through e-learning, live webinars, video consultations, and continuous support, participants receive a well-rounded education that prepares them to implement EAT effectively.
Věra, Beth and Audrey´s commitment to excellence guarantees that the online course meets the high standards of the traditional in-person training, ensuring practitioners gain the same level of competency and confidence.
This unique online course offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for becoming a proficient Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, accessible from anywhere in the world.
What will you learn?
Our course offers extensive training in Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), formerly known as hippotherapy. You'll gain:
- Understand the Fundamentals of EAT
- The EAT principles and their positive influence on human health
- Introduction to EAT therapeutic principles and techniques
- Therapeutic Approaches and Goals
- Differentiate between physical, occupational, and speech therapy focuses in EAT.
- Study therapy positions on the equine back and neurodevelopmental milestones
- Application for Specific Conditions
- Applying EAT for various health conditions, such as Cerebral Palsy or Stroke
- EAT treatment applications for common diagnoses
- Assessment and Documentation
- Determine progress and treatment efficacy through evidence-based practice, outcome measures, and assessment tools.
- Documentation and record keeping, including EAT program administration and funding
- Utilising the Stables Environment
- Utilise all aspects of the stables environment in EAT to achieve the client's treatment goals.
- The role of equine presence in therapy
- Equine Movement
- Understanding equine movement and desirable conformation qualities
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Develop strategies for multidisciplinary coordination among therapists
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Engage in advanced case studies and peer review sessions
- Incorporate evidence-based practices and ethical standards in EAT
- BONUS: Equine Interaction
- Interact with and care for equine, including tacking and riding
Your gained competency
By completing our course, you will:
- Apply clinical experience and knowledge in the equine environment.
- Plan and implement EAT programs based on thorough assessments.
- Facilitate safe, effective, and evidence-based EAT treatments.
- Select suitable equines, tack, therapy positions, and equipment tailored to the client's needs.
- Develop and adapt goal-specific EAT interventions and handling techniques.
- Incorporate diverse treatment techniques.
- Identify appropriate diagnoses and evaluate client reactions to equine movements.
- Utilise different surfaces, terrains, and equine environments to achieve treatment goals.
- Document EAT effects accurately, be financially aware, and demonstrate leadership.
- Stay updated with the latest research.
- Demonstrate knowledgeable handling of therapy equines.
How does the course work?
- Course prerequisites: To join this course, you need first to complete the online Introductory course - Core Principles of Equine Assisted Services.
- Course Duration: 240 hours:
- 39 hours e-learning,
- 8 hours of live webinars,
- 1 hour live one-to-one online lesson,
- 40 hours of hands-on practice,
- 100 hours self-study,
- Minimum of 50 hours - gaining horsemanship skills,
- 2h self-evaluation quizzes and a final written exam.
- Multi-language approach: All videos are available with automated subtitles via YouTube. Text can be auto-translated in a web browser. Live webinars are recorded with automated subtitles. Look at the demo chapters from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
- E-learning: 4 modules. You'll receive a username and password to access our online study platform, allowing you to study at your own pace.
- Practical Part: Includes two live webinars (4 hours each), where the mentor will demonstrate therapy sessions, showcase equipment, and answer participants' questions.
Participants are required to complete 40 hours of EAT sessions at a centre of their choice and submit 2 recorded sessions for mentor review during an individual live meeting. - Self-Study: Extensive theoretical study, literature review, assignments, control tests, case studies, and a virtual centre project.
- Support: Continuous support is available via email, the WhatsApp group, and during live webinars. Live call provides additional assistance before the practical part and the final exam.
- Horsemanship Skills: Participants should have basic experience in equine handling and care. General Equine knowledge and awareness are obtained via the Core Principle of the EAS course. A video of an equine preparation for a therapy session and a simple dressage task (download it here) at walk and trot is required. If the learner lacks these skills, acquiring them is necessary at the learner's own expense.
- Final Exam: An online multiple-choice test, preceded by completion of practical tasks and assignments, including videos of demonstrating horsemanship skills.
- Certificates of Completion: Issued by OCN upon successfully finishing the course.
Register for our online course to
begin your journey as an Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist
Your course includes
- 4 Modules – learn at your own pace, whenever it fits your schedule - lessons open up gradually to make the information understandable. You can study the lesson content as often as you need.
- Integration of videos and written texts allows you to learn in a manner that best suits your preferences.
- Choose your preferred language. Videos come with automatic subtitles in your chosen language. The text is easy to understand, with automatic page translation into your language.
- The Quick Reference Workbook (digital copy).
- Certificate of completion from OCN London (30 credits).
- Support with all our courses; this is a well-supported program, to ensure you keep progressing and don't get stuck. Your lecturer is ready to answer your inquiries via email.
- Lifetime Access to the Course - complete the EATCS programme within the required deadlines (or an officially approved extension), and you will keep unlimited access to all e-learning materials and future updates at no extra cost. If the programme is not completed within the deadline, access to the e-learning platform will be closed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR ORDER
This online course is exclusively available to Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Psychomotor Therapists, as well as Physicians. To receive a certificate of completion, you will need to submit a copy of your professional diploma.
Before enrolling in this course, each participant must complete the online Introductory course, Core Principles of Equine Assisted Services. If you haven't already, you can purchase it here. Please allow approximately five weeks for study before joining the Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist course.
Please read Entry Requirements and Programme Guidelines 2026-2027
This course has been certified
Accredited Qualification
OCNLR Level 5 Certificate for Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist
Course code: 610/5540/2
Guided learning hours: 240
Credits: 30
Qualification guide
Price: 1150 EUR
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