YOU can be an Instructor withEqui-First Aid USA!
You can make a difference by joining the team of dynamic instructors at Equi-First Aid USA
A difference in:
the lives of horses
the knowledge and confidence of horse owners
your own life... financially, spiritually and in the time you get to spend with your family
If accepted in to the program, instructor candidates are provided with:
a comprehensive welcome e-booklet
pre-course first aid study manuals
three fun but intensive days of hands-on training (online option also available)
marketing and business development manual
powerpoint presentations
access to a closed Facebook Workplace group
access to a closed instructors-only area of the website
follow-up support from senior instructors
ongoing support and referrals from Head Office
company vest and certificate of achievement
Tuition is tax deductible as a business expense
Tuition for your training is only $2,999 - an investment in YOUR business!
Our instructors enjoy an excellent profit teaching
Apply today or contact us to learn more! Want to chat with some existing instructors? We can put you in touch!
*refunds will not be issued to failed or withdrawn students. Tuition is non-transferable*
Instructor Pre-Screen
All applicants must have the following before being considered by the Board of Advisors for the Equi-Health Canada Equine First Aid Instructor ("EFAI") Training course:
Must be over the age of 18 and a high school graduate or acceptable level of experience and education. Teens aged 14-17 may be considered however would carry the title of Junior Instructor and would be required to co-teach with a senior instructor until they are 18 years of age. This is not only for insurance purposes, but also to ensure the success of the young instructor.
Must have significant experience and comfort in handling and working with horses of all ages, breeds and temperaments. This may be in a specific sport or discipline, groom, breeding background, pleasure rider, police work, or the like.
Must be able to participate in learning situations that require skills in observation, visual, auditory and tactile information gathering.
Must demonstrate the ability to safely perform hands on assessment/ demonstration with a live horse, including lifting feet and touching all parts of the body.
Must be able to lift more than 40 lbs and be able to stand for more than 7 hours consecutively.
Must demonstrate the application of good judgement and prompt completion of all responsibilities related to the care and safety of both horse and human.
Must be willing able to adhere to the EFAI Code of Ethics.
Our Code Of Ethics
The EFAI will at all times consider the needs and safety of the horse(s) while teaching first aid, in order to ensure proper care and treatment of the horse.
The EFAI is not a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine and will not identify him or herself in any such capacity, nor diagnose illness or condition nor provide advice nor administer medications.
Horses are living, breathing, reacting animals. While teaching, the EFAI will consider the safety of the students at all times.
The EFAI will provide first aid services for any horse that may require it, contacting the local veterinarian as necessary.
The EFAI is representing Equi-First Aid USA and Equi-Health Canada and will strive to maintain the high standards set for EFA Instructors.
The EFAI is responsible for ensuring that all students leave his or her course with an acceptable level of understanding of the course content.
The EFAI will strive to improve his or her equine knowledge and skills, and is encouraged to collaborate with other professionals in the equine world.
The EFAI is entitled to charge fees for professional services, however regardless of fees charged or received, the quality of instruction must be maintained with the usual professional standard.
The EFAI will carry personal liability teaching insurance and will present to host and/or student upon request.
The EFAI will, at all times, conduct him/herself with the utmost level of professionalism.