Animal Manual Therapy courses
The school offers training with a choice of two languages: English and French.
There are also two different options available to complete the course:
- By monthly modules
- Full time course
>> THE COURSE CONTENT IS IDENTICAL REGARDLESS OF WHICH FORMATION YOU CHOOSE.<<The difference between the two courses lies in the approach of the program, which is more developed within the full-time formation. The pupils look into their studies in greater depths with their professors, in contrast to the modular course where the pupils must complete a vast amount of work on their own and complete precise work placements...
The training via modules is more condensed and requires a higher basic level of knowledge. Its access is arbitrated by an entrance exam. The formation by monthly modules is thus recommended to A Level students, preferably with science or a European equivalent as well as to health professionals, whose timetable does not allow a full-time formation.
Pupils disposed of more freedom and availability, and whose school level is less advanced, needing more assistance with their studies, would benefit more from the full-time course.
Organisation of the studies :
1) FORMATION BY MONTHLY MODULES:
Spread over five years.The modules are offered during three days each month, from September to June without interruption during the period of the school holidays.
1st year:Open to graduates, S.S.A.T. or European equivalent or to students who have passed the entrance examination. This year includes 10 monthly modules of three days that are spread over:
- Two days of theoretical lessons at the school with audio-visual material, skeletons, compressed tablets etc. Continuous assessments of knowledge counting towards the final grade at the end of year exam , in order to move onto the 2nd year.
- One day of practical lessons in stables or kennels.
In addition to the modules, 5 work placements in establishments approved by the school (C.E, Riding stables) must be validated. Each one requiring 200 hrs of work and study time. Work placement reports must be returned by the student according to a precise schedule of conditions.
2nd - 5th year:
Open to the students who successfully passed their former year examinations.
This years include 10 monthly modules of three days that are spread over:
- Two days of theoretical lessons at the school
- One day of practical lessons in stables or kennels.
Continuous assessment of knowledge counting towards the final grade at the end of year exam, in order to move onto the following year.
In addition to the modules:- 5 work placements in establishments approved by the school (Jumping, Breeding, Canter and Trot Racing, the CEC,Cart Racing, etc.) must be validated. Each one requiring 200 hrs of work and study time. Work placement reports must be returned by the student according to a precise schedule of conditions.
5th year; ESAO Animal Manual Therapy DIPLOMA:
Open to the students who successfully passed their 4th year examinations.
This year includes 10 monthly modules of three days that are spread over:
- Two days of theoretical lessons at the school
- One day of practical lessons in stables or kennels.
In addition to the modules:
- 4 training courses organised with experts (osteopaths, dentists, veterinary surgeons, blacksmiths). A total of 200 hrs work/study is required. Work placement reports must be returned by the student according to precise specifications.
- Around 20 equine and canine clinical days are offered in supplement to students.
At the end of the 5th year, students must pass both theory and practical examinations, as well as the presentation of their dissertation in order to obtain the ESAO Diploma.
2) FULL-TIME FORMATION:
Lessons take place Monday to Friday, except during school vacations.The course is divided over four years.
Open on file for those who hold a baccalaureate or A Level or S.S.A.T. or European equivalent.
• More than 4000 hrs of theoretical courses (at the school) and practical courses (in stables and kennels) thus 1000 hrs of lessons per annum.
Continuous assessment of knowledge and an end of year exam in order to move onto the next year.
The ESAO Diploma is obtained after having successfully passed the end of year exams and having support the research subject.
Since 2006, the school founded the principle of "tutorials". The best third year and Second Cycle pupils can, with the agreement of the teaching team, be the tutor of a 1st or 2nd year pupil, in order to support their schooling.