Animal Healing Diploma - Accredited Qualification
This advanced course has been designed to provide thorough training for anyone interested in obtaining a qualification in animal healing. The course aims to give you a knowledge of working with animals and the science behind healing. The eight modules include:
- Theory of Healing
- Practical Animal Healing Application
- Animal Diversity and Evolution
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Animal Adaptations
- Animal Behaviour and Body Language
- Animal Management and Nutrition
- Professional Practice
- NEW for 2012 - 4-day Equine Awareness Module
Animal Healing Diploma
The Animal Healing Diploma course will be taught by the Asentia College of Animal Healing in partnership with Plumpton College and will be run from Horsham, West Sussex. Throughout the course students will benefit greatly from the use of the Animal Care Unit at Plumpton which houses a collection of small and large mammals, aquatics and exotic species.
Teaching will include a combination of lectures, practical sessions, site visits and guest speakers, with the main focus throughout the course on practical animal healing and building up of case studies.
Assessment of the course will be through a number of written assignments and practical healing assessments. A portfolio of healing evidence will be built up throughout the 18 months which will consist of photographs, records, statements etc.
Course Details
- Course Fee: £3250 (Instalment plan available - call for details)
- Course Title: Professional Diploma in Animal Healing
- Accreditation: BTEC (Level 4 - equivalent to first year degree)
- Duration: 18 months (total of 34 days plus one enrolment day (separated into weekends, 4 day blocks and tutorial days)
- Course Type: Non-residential (Lunch provided)
- Self Study Hours: Approximately 300 hours
- Induction Date: 30 March 2012
- Location: Horsham, West Sussex and Plumpton College near Lewes, East Sussex
- Maximum number of Students: 14 people
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent: English and Science (Exceptions may be made for mature students)
- Attendance on an Asentia Workshop in Animal and Equine Healing
- Each applicant will be assessed individually on their suitability for the course
- Interviews will be held prior to placements being offered
Course Dates 2012-2013
| College Induction | Summer Term 2012 | Christmas Term 2012 |
| 23 March 2012 | 24-26 March | 7-10 September |
| 11-14 May | 27-28 October | |
| 29 June-2 July | 7-10 December | |
| 28-29 July | ||
| Easter Term 2013 | Summer Term 2013 | College Graduation |
| 25-28 January | 17-19 May | 21 September 2013 |
| 23-24 March | 22 June | |
If you would like additional information about the Animal Healing Diploma, please contact Emily.
To make an application please contact the Admissions Office at Plumpton College on 01273 892082 and request a part-time application form.
What Our Students Have To Say
'Coming mainly from a civil service/enforcement background Asentia and the concept of healing was very removed from my past experiences. Now 7 months into an 18 month BTEC Diploma in Animal Healing I can honestly say I will never look back. Academically stretching and very eye-opening I have found the course demanding. Balanced however with the unwavering support of tutors and like-minded students alongside the practical opportunities available to us, having access to a variety of animals at Plumpton, this course has, for me, been life-changing.'
'Sedgwick Park is steeped in history and is a fitting location for our animal healing course. The landscaped grounds and far reaching views of the South Downs provide a soothing backdrop and relaxed environment which compliments our college studies offering a very welcome haven of calm in a busy everyday world.'
'Plumpton College is, for me, the ideal venue for any animal course. The atmosphere is highly conducive to learning and the animal unit provides an opportunity to experience healing on a variety of creatures from snakes to eagle owls.'