MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5288 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2025 Summer Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 32 CIP Code: 01.0307	Primary College: Initiating College: Scottsdale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: SC Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Agriculture/Equine Science GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 39-2021.00: Animal Caretakers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Equine Massage Therapy is a comprehensive and in-depth approach to learning, designed to prepare students with a strong foundation for a career in equine massage therapy. The program combines a broad-based curriculum of equine science classes with practical hands-on experiences. Students have the opportunity to work with a professional Equine Sports Therapist while learning the skills and knowledge it takes to have a career as a professional Equine Massage Therapist. The Certificate of Completion (CCL) and Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Equine Science are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Implement safety protocols in the health, care, management, handling and therapeutic treatment of individuals or groups of horses at various life stages. (EQS105, EQS120, EQS130, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 2. Apply equine related business and management protocols within the industry. (EQS130, EQS162, EQS195, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 3. Utilize emerging technologies for management, research, and communication. (BPC110, CIS105, EQS105, EQS120, EQS130, EQS162, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 4. Apply scientific knowledge, including health, disease and various maladies, nutrition, and anatomy and physiology, to critically evaluate the various components of equine management and therapy. (EQS105, EQS120, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 5. Identify legal issues, responsibility and safety standards within the equine industry. (EQS105, EQS130, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 6. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse populations on equine related subjects. (BPC110, CIS105, EQS105, EQS120, EQS130, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 7. Apply anatomical evaluation techniques to successfully manage serviceability of the equine based on form and function. (EQS105, EQS120, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 8. Identify preventive protocols and rehabilitative therapies for continued equine health and performance. (EQS120, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295) 9. Apply various equine therapy techniques that fulfill a treatment plan based on the anatomical evaluation and preventive protocols for the rehabilitation of the equine athlete. (EQS195, EQS295) 10. Practice industry accepted professional standards and ethical behavior as a steward for equine welfare. (EQS105, EQS120, EQS130, EQS162, EQS195, EQS250, EQS264, EQS275, EQS295)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of B or better in EQS195 and EQS295. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses within the program. Students must pass an entrance test before permission to enroll will be given in EQS295. EQS162VT is not a substitute for EQS162 in the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Equine Massage Therapy.

Required Courses

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3

+ EQS105 Principles of Equine Science 3
+ EQS120 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 4
EQS130 Equine Business and Law 3
+ EQS162 Equine and Stable Management I 3
+ EQS195 Equine Therapies I 3
+ EQS250 Equine Evaluation 3
+ EQS264 Equine and Stable Management II 3
+ EQS275 Equine Lameness 4
+ EQS295 Equine Therapies II 3

Credits: 32

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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