Courses USA

Courses Usa- ‘the whole horse clinic’ San Marcos Texas:

Warning!

It has come to our attention that there are course providers active offering courses under or with the cooperation and participation of the Vluggen Institute!

We want to clarify that NO other courses, concerning equine or canine osteopathy are affiliated with the Vluggen Institute other than in San Marcos Texas and Waldfeucht Obspringen Germany

After following instructions in ten to thirteen intensive modules, a minimum of two dissectionlabs and satisfactory passing a written and practical exam before a jury of two delegates of the IAEO or IREO, the vluggen institute hands out a certificate for passing all the exams, that can be submitted to ‘the international register of equine osteopaths edo®’ for validation. On his/her request the graduate will receive a personal register id code on the certificate which grants  the use of the mark‘ equine osteopath edo®’

The modules are thaught at various times throughout the year and can be attended in the united states ( san marcos tx) or in europe ( waldfeucht- obspringen germany). Courses must be attended consecutively as each module builds on the knowledge of the prior. 

The courses for veterinarians dvm, osteopaths do., dr. of chiropractic usa: 

Training is devided in ten modules of four days or 36 contact hours. There will be four till five modules per year for two years including the final exam and additional two days for the interim exam. Advancement from one year to the next is dependent on the results of a proficiency exam which tests theoretical knowledge and practical application

The costs of the vetcourses usa:

Each module is $1300,- with full payment due fourteen days prior to class date. The coursebooks in black and white are free.  If the student wishes color printing an additional contribution of $100,- is required per module. Each dissectionlab is $50,- 

The courses for physiotherapists, animal physiotherapists, vet assistents, massage therapists and all equal certified equine therapists: 

Training is devided in thirteen modules of four days or 36 contact hours. There will be four till five modules per year for three years, culminating with two days for the interim and two days for the final exam. Advancement from one year to the next is dependent on the results of the proficiency exam which tests theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The costs of the non- veterinarian courses usa:

The cost of each module is $1050,- with full payment due ten days prior to class date. The coursebooks in black and white are free. If the student wishes color printing an additional contribution of $100,- is required per module. Each dissectionlab is $50,-

Payment: 

Payment can be made with credit card or banktransfer. If you choose to use a credit card a 3.25% convenience fee will be charged. The course fee is non- refundable however is transferable to another class. Exceptions will be made only in extreme circumstances.

Due to limited class size and availability a partial deposit of $500,- is required to reserve your place in class within twenty days of received admittance to the courses. If the partial deposit is not received within the prescribed period, the acceptance for the course becomes vacant for another student.

In the course the following subjects will be treated: Functional anatomy, fysiology, neurology, biomechanics, pathology, osteopathic evaluation and deduction. Skeleton structures will be present. A dissection lab will be scheduled once a year, and is required for course completion.

A typical class day will begin by 8.00 am with four hours of interactive education including powerpoint presentation. A detailed coursebook will be provided for notes and reference. Lunch is not provided, but a list of local restaurants within a short distance of the clinic will be provided. Snacks and beverages are provided throughout the day. A refrigerator and microwave are available in the classroom if you would like to bring your lunch. The afternoon sessions will include a hands-on practical wet lab of training techniques.

Preceptorship program:

From the fourth module on, students can elect to come a day earlier or stay a day longer to observe the synergy of the veterinary medicine in conjunction with the Equine osteopathy at the whole horse clinic. This provides an opportunity to see applied osteopathy in a live client situation and interaction. However, since space is limited and it concerns live clients of the whole horse clinic and Dr. LuAnn Groves there are some rules and regulations to this. Please contact the whole horse for the specifics to enroll in this program.