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“Thank you for your teaching, your friendship and your patience. Going to school at High Hopes is helping to make me a better person.” --A High Hopes Instructor Training Course Graduate |
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The field of therapeutic riding offers rewarding career opportunities combining elements of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, education, psychology and child development with horsemanship teaching skills. Professional certification is required to teach therapeutic riding at an accredited center. PATH Int'l, the national certifying organization offers three levels of certification:
Internationally recognized, High Hopes is one of a handful of independent therapeutic riding centers throughout North America approved by PATH Int'l to offer instructor training at all three levels. Since 1996, High Hopes has trained over 170 students from throughout the United States and from 16 countries abroad. Seeking continuing education hours? Need advancement? Join us for one or multiple of our dynamic lectures and seminars offered this 2013! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How do I become a Registered Instructor? There are two ways to study the basics for achieving PATH Int'l Registered Certification to become an instructor. Both require successful completion of Registered criteria: certification can be achieved through attending an Approved Training Course (such as our Instructor Training Course) or through a multi-step educational process which culminates in an Onsite Workshop and Certification. For more details about the different ways to become certified please visit the PATH Intl. website.
Instructor Training Course (ITC) Attend and successfully complete a PATH Int'l Approved Training Course (ATC) on-site at a PATH Int'l-approved training center such as High Hopes. Prerequisites for the Approved Training Course include:
High Hopes offers the Instructor Training and Certification (ITC) course in two formats: as an eight-week full time, intensive program or as a four-month part time program. High Hopes ITC start dates: August 28, 2013
The course is taught in two parts and incorporates both lecture and practicum components. Students receive experience in teaching one-on-one and group lessons. Our course faculty includes more than 10 experienced teachers with backgrounds in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, master and advanced level instructing, expressive therapies, recreational therapy, nonprofit management and fund development. The diversity of our program participants and therapy horses, combined with our skilled volunteers, provides a learning environment where student instructor trainees can advance their knowledge and skills, learning how to plan and implement safe, effective therapeutic riding lessons. Course Prerequisites:
Riding instruction and volunteer experience in a therapeutic riding program are strongly encouraged. For more information and an application for August 2013 please CLICK HERE *Important Note regarding August 2013 Fees: August 2013 Tuition and housing fees are subject to increase with the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. Payments postmarked prior to July 1st will not incur additional fees. Payments postmarked after July 1st will need to reflect the new rates as follows: Tuition $2,700.00; Housing $1,500.00. Scholarships Scholarships in the form of credit of no more than 50% of tuition only are available for Instructor Training Course students. The application deadline is 45 days prior to the start of the program. CLICK HERE for a scholarship application. High Hopes Mentor Training Workshop June 13-14, 2013 High Hopes is pleased to offer this interactive workshop which will provide PATH Intl. Certified Instructors with an overview of the role of a mentor within the EAAT industry, and the necessary skills and tools to apply this knowledge. This workshop will enhance and build observation, evaluation and feedback skills through group activities and enhance communication skills and trust between the mentor and mentee. Help improve the industry by becoming a mentor this June! For more information please CLICK HERE. Onsite Workshop and Certification (OSWC) Complete a multi-step educational process consisting of two phases. In order to achieve Registered Instructor Status both Phase One and Phase Two must be completed successfully. Prerequisites for the Workshop and Certification Process include:
Phase One is self-paced and can be completed from home. Components include on-line courses and several exams including:.
Phase One is managed by the PATH Int'l office and requires a maximum six-month time frame for completion. Phase Two is the on-site teaching phase of the certification process. High Hopes is a PATH Int'l-approved training site.
High Hopes OSWC dates: For more information and an OSWC Phase Two application for 2013 dates CLICK HERE June 20 - 23, 2013 December 7 - 10, 2013 Need more flexibility for your certification date? Need to re-certify? Certification on Demand High Hopes is proud to announce "Certification on Demand." Certification on Demand is designed for first time certification candidates who have already attended workshop but are not available on either of the above dates. Certification on Demand is also great for those individuals needing to take the certification a second time ("re-certification"). Certification date is selected based on candidate availability and High Hopes Program schedule. For more information and an OSWC Phase Two Certification on Demand application please CLICK HERE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH Intl. Advanced Certified Instructor ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR This is the second level of certification. A PATH Int'l Advanced Level Certified Instructor is knowledgeable in horsemanship and understands disabilities and their relationship to therapeutic riding. This instructor is able to conduct safe, challenging and therapeutically effective lessons to individuals with disabilities. PATH Int'l Certified Instructors who wish to progress to the Advanced level must meet a specific set of criteria, and can be certified at the Advanced level through practical evaluations and written examinations at a PATH Int'l Advanced On-Site Certification. CLICK HERE For Advanced Certification Registration May 28 - 30, 2013. Advanced Preparatory Workshop This 3-day workshop includes both lecture and evaluation opportunities to provide PATH Intl. Instructors with the knowledge and skills required at the advanced level. Participants will explore all aspects of the PATH Int'l Advanced Criteria through classroom discussion, hands on learning and teaching opportunities with current High Hopes participants. This workshop will include opportunities for discussion and candidate evaluation.
HOUSING Students in the ITC, OSWC or Advanced Certification must provide their own transportation and meals during the course. For student residence during all courses, a quiet and comfortable guesthouse is located at a private farm several miles from the High Hopes campus. This residence is not always available, in which case there are several area hotels and motels located nearby.
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