A Practitioner has fulfilled all the requirements for Apprentice and Practitioner status and has been evaluated and determined to be proficient in their handling, training and teaching skills. They will have taught a minimum of three evaluated private or semi-private lessons (up to 5 people) as an Apprentice Practitioner at no charge to the participants.
THE PRACTITIONER IS QUALIFIED TO:
- Teach private lessons or small group lessons (up to 5 people) at competitive rates
- Consult privately on barn design and challenge animals at competitive rates
P-SPECIFIC BENEFITS
- Camelidynamics website listing to include name, location, email, website, phone & photo
- Qualified to teach private/semi-private lessons at competitive fees
- 15% discount on Camelidynamics books, learning tools and gear regardless of quantity (Wands at 10% discount)
- 5% discount on Advanced Clinics
- Use of teaching aids to including the 1-day Free Workshop Guide and Syllabus (available on the private Practitioner Forum)
- Attendees of an Apprentice Practitioner Free Workshop, who go on to attend a Basics Clinic with Marty, earn the Apprentice Practitioner a credit of $25 towards an Advanced Clinic. (Limited to 10 per year
P PREREQUISITES
- To be completed prior to granting of Practitioner (P) status:
- Maintain Apprentice Practitioner (AP) status
- Complete one additional Advanced Clinic (cumulative total: three (3) Advanced Clinics)
- Assist with instruction of less experienced students at Advanced Clinic
- Assist Marty McGee Bennett with one (1) 2-day Basic Clinic
- Complete one (1) 1-day TTEAM or TTOUCH workshop or demonstration (horses, companion animals or humans) taught by a certified TTEAM or TTOUCH Practitioner
- Have taught a minimum of three private/semi private lessons as an Apprentice Practitioner with completed evaluations submitted to Camelidynamics office
- Complete and submit 10 case histories (Forms and guidelines available on the private Practitioner Forum) that demonstrate knowledge of how and when to use the various tools and techniques as well as an understanding of the philosophy of Camelidynamics.
- Have a satisfactory background in managing and handling camelids. (2 years minimum)
- Have a minimum 2-year involvement with Camelidynamics
- Demonstrate proficiency with the techniques of, and an understanding of the principles and philosophy of Camelidynamics by instructing less experienced students at Advanced Clinics
- Demonstrate general knowledge of livestock handling including safety principles of working with large animals
- Remain current by attending an Advanced Clinic every year
- Submit application & get approval for Practitioner (P) status
- Pay the annual P Guild Membership dues of $300
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