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Practitioner/Handler Program: Practitioner1 (P1)

Practitioner1 (P1)

A Practitioner 1 has fulfilled all the requirements for Apprentice, Practitioner and Practitioner 1 status and has been evaluated and determined to be proficient in their handling, training, teaching and organizational skills. They will have taught a minimum of three (3) free private lessons as an AP and two (2) 1-day Free Workshops as an Practitioner.

THE PRACTITIONER 1 IS QUALIFIED TO:

  • Teach 1-day workshops with up to 15 people at competitive rate per person. Topics covered are limited to the syllabus provided.
  • Teach private lessons or small group lessons at competitive rates.
  • Consult privately on barn design and challenging animals at competitive rates.

P1-SPECIFIC BENEFITS
  • Website listing for P1 also includes photo and bio.
  • Qualified to teach 1-day Workshops at competitive fees
  • Receive calendar listings and clinic promotion on Camelidynamics website
  • 20% discount on Camelidynamics books, learning tools and gear regardless of quantity (Wands at 20% discount)
  • 10% discount on Advanced Clinics
  • Use of teaching aids to including the 1-day Workshop Guide and Syllabus

P1 PREREQUISITES
  • To be completed prior to granting of Practitioner1 (P1) status:
  • Maintain Practitioner (P) status
  • Complete one additional Advanced Clinic (cumulative total: four (4) Advanced Clinics)
  • Assist with instruction of less experienced students at Advanced Clinic
  • Assist Marty McGee Bennett or Practitioner2 with one (1) 2-day Basic Clinic (cumulative total: 2 assists)
  • Complete one (1) 2-day TTEAM Workshop for horses taught by a certified TTEAM Practitioner (cumulative total: one 1-day and one 2-day TTEAM- TTOUCH Workshops) Have taught a minimum of two 1-day Free Workshops (6-10 participants) as a Practitioner with completed evaluations submitted to Camelidynamics office
  • Have a satisfactory background in managing and handling camelids. (2 years minimum)
  • Have a 2-year minimum involvement with Camelidynamics
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the techniques of, and an understanding of the principles and philosophy of Camelidynamics by teaching short blocks of instruction at Advanced Clinics
  • Demonstrate general knowledge of livestock handling including safety principles of working with large animals.
  • Demonstrate an ability to efficiently control and guide group work
  • Remain current by attending an Advanced Clinic every year
  • Submit application & be approved for Practitioner1 (P1) status
  • Pay the annual P1 Guild Membership dues of $600 A Practitioner 1 has fulfilled all the requirements for Apprentice, Practitioner and Practitioner 1 status and has been evaluated and determined to be proficient in their handling, training, teaching and organizational skills. They will have taught a minimum of three (3) free private lessons as an AP and two (2) 1-day Free Workshops as an Practitioner.



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