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Education Credit

PHCP Certified Practitioners and Mentors must earn a minimum of 10 credit hours per year for any course related to whole horse health.

Clinics, webinars, and events paid through PHCP will automatically be added to your file. Events attended outside PHCP (that may not be listed below) should be added to your Continuing Education form. You must be logged in to add and update events on your form.

Conferences

PHCP Conferences – 25 credits
No Laminitis Conferences – 20 credits
Canadian Equine Hoof Care Association Conference – 10 credits
International Hoof Summit – 10 credits

Hands-on clinics

Advanced anatomy (2-day) with Paige Poss – 16 credits
Advanced anatomy (2 days) with Philip Himanka – 24 credits
Glue-on clinic (I day) with Philip Himanka – 8
Reading Radiographs for the Hoof Care Practitioner with Allison Williges DVM – 8 credits
Equine Bone and Skeletal Anatomy Class with Lorie Fleenor – 6 credits
Corrie Mannion and Jodie Jensen’s anatomy day – 8 credits

Whole Horse Trimming hands-on courses with Ida Hammer

Foot Fall Analysis (HWP) – 5 credits
Hoof Protection class/Transitioning help – 8 credits per day
Donkey Trimming – 8 credits
Pony and Miniature Horse Trimming – 8 credits
Foal Trimming – 8 credits
Advanced Professional Classes – 24 credits

Online courses and webinars

PHCP webinar credits are listed on each post.

NRC Plus with Dr. Kellon – 10 credits; 5 credits bonus for passing the exam
Cushing’s and insulin resistance with Dr. Kellon – 10 credits; 5 credits bonus for passing the exam
Basics of Radiographs with Dr. Kellon – 10 credits; 5 credits bonus for passing the exam
Dr. Kellon’s 10-week online courses – 10 credits; 5 credit bonus for passing the exam
Dr. Kellon’s short (horse-related) online courses – 2 credits

Working with other professionals

Certified Practitioners may choose to work with other professionals in the industry. A summary of your day must be submitted to receive credit. Critical thinking is encouraged. What fits with your approach and what does not?

Ride along with an Equine Professional (this may be a veterinarian, farrier, body worker, etc.) – 4 credits per professional
David Landreville – 4 credits per clinic
Daisy Haven Farms – workshops and online courses – 4 credits per course

PHCP Committee Volunteers

Board of Directors – 5 credits
Communication – 5 credits
Conference – 3 credits
Education – 8 credits
Enrollment – 3 credits
Evaluation – 8 credits
Scholarship – 5 credits

PHCP reserves the right to adjust credits as needed. More events will be added as credit is determined.