Learning and Certification Opportunities

This course is designed as an entry level course for therapists (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, and SLPA) utilizing hippotherapy as a treatment tool/strategy. Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists taking this course will gain an understanding of the principles, history, theory and research of the application of hippotherapy – skilled equine movement – as a treatment strategy/tool within a plan of care (POC) in OT, PT and SLP practice.

In partnership with PATH Int'l, NCTRC is offering a Registered Instructor Certification only - candidates will need to have completed the workshop portion already. This two day testing is for participants attaining certification as a PATH Registered Instructor.

In partnership with PATH International, NCTRC is offering an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop and Practical Horsemanship Skills Test. An ESMHL ensures the safety and well-being of the equine during equine-facilitated mental health and education programming. This three day workshop provides specialized training for equestrians who are interested in equine facilitated mental health and education programs.

This workshop and certification weekend is for those who want to become PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructors. In partnership with PATH Int'l, NCTRC offers a Registered Instructor On-Site Workshop and Certification annually. This four day workshop and certification is designed for participants interested in learning more about teaching therapeutic riding, and attaining certification as a PATH Registered Instructor.