Join Promise Landing Farm for a PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop & Skills Test
The three-day workshop provides specialized training for equestrians who are interested in certifying through PATH Intl. to help conduct equine-assisted mental health and/or equine-assisted learning sessions. A PATH Intl. ESMHL ensures the safety and well-being of the equine participating in mental health or equine-assisted learning sessions and serves as the equine expert during equine-human interactions. The PATH Intl. ESMHL works alongside a mental health professional or educator in typically unmounted activities.
Details:
Dates: February 23-26, 2024
Location: Promise Landing Farm at the Melwood Recreation Center, 9035 Ironsides Rd, Nanjemoy, MD 20662
PATH Intl. Evaluators scheduled for this event: Nancy Van Wyk & Antoinette DeGruccio
*Evaluators may be subject to change without notice*
Candidates must register for this event through PATH Intl.
To be eligible to register for this event candidates must:
Have read and understand all the information provided on the Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning page on pathintl.org/certification/mental-health-and-learning/
Have current PATH Intl. Professional Membership ($100/year)
Have purchased and completed the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Application ($125)(either through the portal or using the application in the handbook)
Have purchased the PATH Intl. ESMHL Student Manual download ($75)
Have submitted proof of current adult and child CPR and first aid certification(s) to certificationrequirements@pathintl.org
Have successfully completed the PATH Intl. Standards Course and Exam (access will be sent via email within 72 hours of purchasing the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Application)
Have successfully completed the EFMHA History Video (access will be sent via email within 72 hours of purchasing the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Application)
Once all these requirements are met, the candidate will receive an email with a link to register for an event. The workshop fee is $650 and the horsemanship skills test fee is $250. Please submit questions about this certification to certificationrequirements@pathintl.org.
Travel Information:
Airports:
Washington National (DCA) — 37 miles (~60 minute drive)
Washington Dulles International (IAD) — 60 miles (~75 minute drive)
Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) — 70 miles (~90 minute drive)
Amtrak:
Alexandria, VA (ALX) — 35 miles (~45 minute drive)
Washington Union Station (WAS) — 40 miles (~60 minute drive)
Ground Transportation:
Public transportation to our location is not available. A car will be needed.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express, 6860 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646
Best Western, 6900 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646