Canine Bowen Technique
Training Courses
The EGCBT Full Diploma course has been designed for those with canine experience and consists of four Modules. The first Module can, however, be attended as a stand-alone, Self-Interest course.
Currently, there are two training options available for Canine Bowen Technique (CBT) :
Self-Interest
Consisting of Module 1 of the Full Diploma course, this option provides instruction in the basic level of Canine Bowen Technique and may be used by dog owners who wish to use the procedures in a self-interest manner solely for use on their own dogs, or who wish to try out Canine Bowen Technique before committing to the Full Diploma course.
Full Diploma Course
The EGCBT Full Diploma course is intended to provide a credible and respected standard of professional training in Canine Bowen Technique. It has been designed for those with canine experience and consists of four Modules. Module 1 is as for the Self-Interest option, and then Modules 2-4 complete the full course. These latter Modules provide students with the second level of Canine Bowen Technique procedures, and also include basic Canine Anatomy & Physiology teaching, how to work with vets and within the Law, how to conduct client consultations, and more on the observation, assessment and treating of unfamiliar dogs.
Alongside the Canine Bowen Technique procedures other areas which can greatly affect the outcome of a Canine Bowen Technique session will be taught to ensure that therapists have a good understanding of dogs and their needs. These areas include topics such as understanding the dog’s body language, considering the type of relationship the owner has with their dog, and, most importantly, recognising the symptoms, causes and effects of stress, etc.
Between modules, students are required to undertake case studies so as to practice and develop their technique, and have the opportunity to discuss any problems with the course tutors. Students are also required to complete four written assignments.
Before being granted full qualification as Canine Bowen Technique practitioners, students are required to have completed training in the Bowen Technique on humans. This is done for the following reasons :
To ensure that certified practitioners have a complete understanding of the Bowen Technique,
To equal the high professional standards mandated by other animal complementary therapies,
To gain and retain recognition and professional credibility within the veterinary, canine, and complementary worlds,
Insurance cover to work on animals (on veterinary referral) may be difficult to obtain otherwise.
On successful qualification, therapists will be issued with a Diploma in Canine Bowen Technique.
EGCBT has also applied to enable each Canine Bowen Technique therapist, once qualified, to apply to become a member of the professional Bowen Therapists’ European Register (BTER) and to be shown on their register as a Canine Bowen Therapist.
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