Initial training in animal etiopathy
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Animal etiopathy: training, a diploma, a future>.
Open to students who have completed their Baccalaureate and are starting their studies in September.
The course takes place over four years and only concerns two subjects. a4> 4 years and only covers two species, Horses and Dogs.
- The first three years: 20 hours of classes per week + 3 practical seminars and one compulsory offshore seminar per year.
- The fourth year is reserved solely for practical training, consisting of seven 3.5-day seminars and a six-day offshore clinical seminar at the end of the year, before the examination takes place in June.
The first three years are charged at a rate of €8,950 per year + a registration fee of €100 only for the first year. €8,950/year + a registration fee of €250, payable only in the first year.
The fourth year costs €7,200 (excluding transport and accommodation).
Terms and conditions: in 1 instalment, 4 instalments (beginning of the quarter) or 10 instalments (beginning of month) by credit card
1 – Initial training programme
The course lasts four years and covers only two species: horses and dogs.- The first three years consist of 20 hours of classes per week spread over two consecutive days + three three-day practical seminars and one mandatory offshore seminar lasting a minimum of six days per year. Other optional three-day clinical seminars are offered throughout the year. These courses focus mainly on learning fundamental subjects (anatomy, biomechanics, etc.) and one-third of the time is devoted to practical training. The terms and conditions are provided on the first day of the academic year when the internal regulations are signed.
- At the end of the third year, students are already able to approach animals on their own and are, of course, covered by our insurance outside of school.
- The fourth year is reserved solely for practical training, consisting of seven 3.5-day seminars and a six-day offshore seminar at the end of the year before the exam in June. However, additional seminars, such as equine or canine emergencies, among others, will be added between the seminars normally scheduled.
Subjects taught:
- Fundamental etiopathy
- Hippology (morphology - stance)
- Morphology Equine / Canine
- Equine/canine anatomy: osteology, myology, arthrology, visceral anatomy, angiology, neurology
- Biomechanics horse/dog
- General Physiology: neurological – cardiac and respiratory
- General Histology
- Veterinary medicine for horses/dogs
- Ophthalmology
- Nutrition
- Analysis and understanding of medical imaging
- Biology blood/urine
- Farriery
- Dentistry
- Equestrian / Canine techniques
- Studies of different equestrian/canine disciplines and their associated biomechanical pathologies
- History of alternative medicine
- English : well, you already do !
2 – Examination procedures for initial training
Examination subjects :- Fundamental Etiopathy
- Equine / canine anatomy
- Equine / Canine Biomeca
- Equine/Canine Med vet
- Equine/Canine Practice
3 – The Diploma
Successfully passing this exam will grant you the title and diploma of Animal Ethopath.
This title will immediately make you a member of the International Association of Animal Ethopaths, which entails both rights and duties.
You will be covered, after voluntary subscription with our insurer, for the practice of Animal Ethopathy on horses and dogs, this coverage supplementing the one the school will have taken out for you during your studies. 4 – Admission procedures for initial training
Students with a baccalaureate and starting their studies in September 2026.More infos ?
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