Animal Massage Therapist Courses
Animal Massage Therapist Courses
General information. Animal Massage Therapist Courses
Total amount of training: 200 acad. hours, of which 160 acad. hours are classroom and practical works and 40 acad. hours of homework
Study group (ISCED): Veterinary
Language: Russian, English
Course group: up to 10 people
The course program of Animal Massage Therapist Courses is based on the professional standard “Animal Massage Therapist” of the European classifier of professions ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations)
Teaching methodology
The training consists of lectures that are held online in ZOOM. For the demonstration of the practical work are used video materials.
Educational materials. Animal Massage Therapist Courses
Each student receives learning materials in PDF Format. The student receives the learning materials after paying for the tuition and crediting the payment to the current account of the education centre. After receiving the payment, the education centre provides the student with access to the personal account. The student’s learning materials are located in the personal account. Video materials are sent in the appropriate video format. The cost of training materials is included in the course price.
Description of the learning environment
Training is conducted online via ZOOM.
Conditions of graduation
The course is considered as completed, after the student has passed all the subjects prescribed in the curriculum, in the amount provided by the curriculum. The exam is conducted in the form of an examination test according to the course program. The exam is counted as passed if the student has completed at least 60% of all tasks of the test. At the end of the course, the student receives a certificate of completion or certificate of attendance of the course.
Documents the student receives
A certificate of completion of the course is issued if the student has attended at least 70% of the classes, completed at least 70% of the homework and independent work and/or passed the course exam. If a student attended less than 70% of classes, completed less than 70% of homework and/or did not pass the course exam, then upon completion of the course he will be issued a certificate of attendance of the course.
The certificate of completion of the course contains the student’s personal data and school data, learning outcomes (knowledge and practical skills that the student has acquired as a result of the training), the scope of the curriculum, the period of study, a list of teachers.
The certificate of attendance of the course contains the student’s personal data, school data, the number of academic hours of study attended by the student, the period of study, a list of teachers.
Both certificates are issued in English.
A graduate of animal massage therapist courses can assess the condition of the animal and choose a massage. Can organize and carry out subsequent monitoring of the condition of the animal. Can perform the main types of animal massage. Knows the drugs, tools and equipment that are used for massage, knows how to use them, and knows their effect on the animal.
- animal massage therapist courses are designed for all comers with secondary education;
- animal massage therapist courses can be taken by persons with veterinary or medical education, as well as persons with experience in working with animals.
- knows the effect and purpose of drugs used for animal massage;
- prepares for work all the necessary preparations, tools, and equipment;
- is able to establish contact with the animal;
- is able to assess the condition of the animal;
- massages the animal in accordance with the goal and condition of the animal;
- is able to evaluate the results of the massage and make a plan for further work with the animal;
- instructs the owners of the animal.
Course program. Animal Massage Therapist Courses online
1. Preparation for massage (40 acad. hours)
1.1. Preparation of the workplace
1.2. Cleaning and disinfection in accordance with the principles of zoo hygiene and using means and methods of preventive cleaning and disinfection
1.3. Contact with the animal
1.4. Collection of information and analysis of medical history
1.5. Visual assessment of joint mobility and gait patterns of the animal
1.6. Assessment of muscle condition
1.7. Consultations with a veterinarian or zoo therapist
1.8. Analysis of the need for massage
1.9. Drawing up a massage plan
2. Massage and planning of further activities (20 acad. hours)
2.1. Equipment, materials, and instruments for massage
2.2. Preparation of necessary preparations, tools, and equipment
2.3. Contact with the animal
2.4. Methods of assessing the condition of the animal
2.5. Indications and contraindications to the type of massage
3. Types of massage used for animals (60 acad. hours)
3.1. General massage of the animal
3.2. Technical and ergonomic massage techniques
3.3. Visceral massage
3.4. Lymph massage
3.5. Aromatherapy
3.6. Reflexology
3.7. Acupressure
4. Evaluation of the results of the massage, considering the goal pursued and changes in the condition of the animal (24 acad. hours)
4.1. Methods of assessing the results of massage
4.2. Positive and negative changes in the body and psyche of the animal after massage
4.3. Advising the owner of the animal
4.4. The procedure and results of monitoring the state of health of the animal
4.5. Measures to improve the health of the animal at home
4.6. The need for physiotherapy and veterinary care
5. Course of first aid to the animal (16 acad. hours)
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