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Online Natural Pet Health Care Training

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  • DEAC Accredited
  • Self-Paced
  • Supportive
  • Low monthly payments

Program Overview

Develop your skills with the ICS Canada’s online Natural Health Care for Pets Certificate training program. You can improve your natural health care knowledge for a job at pet stores, training facilities or kennels, or to care for your own pets. With ICS Canada, you train at home on your own time, and at a pace that’s right for you. You can even complete this program in just six months!¹

Learn about choosing a healthy pet, day-to-day animal care, animal massage, animal psychology, using herbal preparations, administering aromatherapy products, Chinese medicine for pets, and more.

Curriculum Details

Program Goal and Outcomes

Program Goal

The Natural Health Care for Pets certificate program teaches students how to care for their pets using natural remedies and therapies.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Describe how to choose a healthy and suitable pet and name natural health modalities appropriate for animal care
  • Determine how herbs can be used to help build and maintain good health for a dog or cat
  • Discuss the touch techniques used on pets using massage to promote good health and well-being for pets
  • Name the appropriate aromatherapy products used to address a specific behavior or circumstance in pets and describe how to use them
  • Identify and know how to use the tools of traditional Chinese medicine including foods, herbs, and nutritional supplements

Course 1

Overview of Holistic Animal Care

Objectives:

  • Understand the basic principles of natural health.
  • Choose a healthy and suitable pet.
  • Describe natural health modalities for animal care.
  • Consider emotional and spiritual aspects of companion animals.
Additional Course Material

Textbook: The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care

Course 2

Herbs for Companion Animals

Objectives:

  • Define basic herbal terminology.
  • Make and use herbal preparations to treat common ailments and enhance animal health.
  • Describe holistic diets for pets.
Additional Course Materials

Textbooks:

  • Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care
  • Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care

Course 3

Bodywork for Companion Animals

Objectives:

  • Use massage and other forms of bodywork to improve the health of dogs and cats.
  • Use touch to improve communication.
  • Incorporate animal psychology into your practice.
Additional Course Materials

Textbooks:

  • The Healing Touch for Dogs
  • The Healing Touch for Cats
  • The Tellington TTouch

Course 4

Aromatherapy and Flower Essences for Companion Animals

Objectives:

  • Use aromatherapy to help companion animals achieve better health.
  • Select appropriate aromatherapy product and administration method.
  • Understand the impact of specific chemical groups on different animals.
Additional Course Materials

Textbooks:

  • Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals
  • Bach Flower Remedies for Animals

Course 5

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Companion Animals

Objectives:

  • Describe the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine in the care of pets.
  • Use the theory, assessment techniques, and holistic remedies of traditional Chinese medicine.
Additional Course Material

Textbook: Four Paws, Five Directions

Computer Specifications
As you know this is an online academic program. This means you will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to participate in and complete your program.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

Sample Lesson

To view a Natural Health Care for Pets sample lesson, click here.

Natural Health Care for Pets Training Details

In ICS Canada’s Natural Health Care for Pets Certificate training, you’ll cover topics such as:

  • Emotional and spiritual aspects of companion animals
  • Holistic diets for pets
  • Holistic approaches for common pet ailments
  • Aromatherapy
  • Traditional Chinese medicine
Online natural holistic pet care courses

The Natural Health Care for Pets Certificate provides an overview of holistic methods for improving animal health. Here are a few qualities that effective animal caretakers have in common:

  • Compassionate: You care about the health and well-being of other people and animals.
  • Patient: Pets take a lot of time and care.
  • Social: Spending time with others is fun and rewarding.

"I chose to further my education and accounting knowledge with ICS Canada while working as an accounting clerk, which allowed me to move up within the company at which I am currently working. Studying with ICS Canada was a great experience, and the instructors were very helpful when it came to resolving any issues I had while studying."

- Sean S., ICS Canada graduate

"I have taken three diploma courses with ICS Canada. It has been very rewarding and challenging. I love to increase my knowledge level and share experiences. ICS Canada is great. Enrol! The contact with them is always very pleasant. You feel like a part of the ICS team."

- Connie K., ICS Canada graduate

Your program includes:

  • Customized payment plans with 0% interest
  • Books and learning aids
  • Study Planner App to customize your study plans and keep track of your progress
  • Instructional support from our experienced faculty
  • Your personalized online student homepage and learning portal
  • Exclusive access to ICS Canada’s Student and Alumni Facebook Group
  • Additional resources such as our online library and career guidance from Career Cruising

What are some examples of lessons in the ICS Canada Natural Health Care for Pets Certificate Program?

This program will teach students the following aspects of Natural Health Care for Pets: Overview of Holistic Animal Care, Herbs for Companion Animals, Bodywork for Companion Animals, Aromatherapy and Flower Essences for Companion Animals, Traditional Chinese Medicine for Companion Animals.

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¹ The completion of a certificate-level program does not typically qualify a student for employment. Completion of this program may assist students who have previous academic or work-related experience improve their chances for promotion or entry-level employment.

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