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Training Program Cost Estimate
Variables
- The level at which you enter the program will depend on your previous training and experience.
- Mentorships cost the student $100 per day and many students choose to do 2 day mentorships. (PHCP subsidizes these by paying the mentor an additional $75 per day)
- Some class costs can vary depending on the clinician.
- Travel costs vary widely depending on your location and that of your mentor, your mode of transportation, lodging, etc.
- Some mentors are willing to travel to you and PHCP will cover their travel fees but you would be responsible for the full mentorship fee of $175 per day (preferred to have more than 1 student per day)
- If you choose to attend clinics or other non-required events for elective credits, you are responsible for those fees and the travel costs
STEP 1 – Enrollment – $100
- One-time initiation fee – $40
- Annual auto-renewing dues – $60
STEP 2 – Beginning Clinics $300 – $475 + travel
- Beginner Trimming/Anatomy – PHCP clinic $150 or Ida Hammer’s clinic $250
- Shoe Removal/Hoof Protection – PHCP clinic $150 per day or Ida Hammer’s clinic $225
- Introduction to Equine Diet and Lifestyle online course – free
STEP 3 – Beginning Mentorship Series $300 – $600 + travel
- Mentorship #1 – $100 – $200
- Mentorship #2 – $100 – $200
- Mentorship #3 – $100 – $200
- Written Exam – free
STEP 4 – Independent Study Mentorship Series $100 – $200 + travel
- Mentorship #1 – $100 – $200
- Mentorship #2 – a free PHCP education benefit
- IS Media Presentation – free
STEP 5 – Advanced Study Mentorships $200 – $400 + travel
- Mentorship #1 – $100 – $200
- Mentorship #2 – – a free PHCP education benefit
- Mentorship #3 – $100 – $200
STEP 6 – Electives – $325 – $850 + travel
All electives can be completed online but travel to hands-on clinics may be desired.
Required subjects
- Nutrition: Dr. Kellon online course – $225* or PHCP webinar – $50
- IR/PPID: Dr. Kellon online course – $225 or PHCP webinar – $50
- Reading Radiographs: Dr. Kellon online course – $225 or PHCP webinar – $50 or PHCP hands-on clinic – $150
*Dr. Kellon offers a discount for PayPal payments and a 2 for 1 deal around the holidays
Most students take both Dr.Kellon’s and PHCP’s nutrition and metabolic courses. Visit the Learn page for more Elective clinics and webinars.