Holistic Chefs for Animals learn all of the details of preparing meals to maximize animal wellness.
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Course Title: Holistic Chef for Animals
Course Duration: 500 hours (You have 12 months to complete this program)
Pre-Requisites: Applicants who do not hold a High School Diploma or Equivalent will be required to pass a basic entrance exam that will demonstrate their knowledge of English and basic math. If you do not hold a High School Diploma or Equivalent you can still enroll online today. Once you've completed the online enrollment form, you will be taken to the online entrance exam page. Please don't let this entrance exam make you nervous as you will have an opportunity to see your score before submitting the results to admissions and you can retake the exam as needed. You will be required to obtain a 60% passing grade. If you are enrolling by mail or fax, you can still complete the entrance exam online or request a hard copy by calling 1-800-605-6520. To see a sample of the entrance exam, please click here. (Please do not fill this form out if you do not wish to enroll.)
Further Studies: 80% of the tuition paid for this course can be applied towards the Holistic Health Practitioner Program.
ENROLL ONLINE NOW
Tuition fee including study materials: $1,880.00
Discount: -$500.00
Course with discount: $1,380.00
Enrollment fee: $75.00
S&H: $20.00
(International Students click here)
Total Price: $1,475.00
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ENROLL BY MAIL or call 1-800-605-6520
1st. Payment: 40% + $20 S&H = $647.00
2nd. Payment: 30% = $449.00 (incl. $35 admin fee) Due one month after enrollment.
3rd. Payment: 30% = $449.00 (incl. $35 admin fee) Due two months after enrollment.
Total Price: $1,545.00
To take advantage of our payment plan option you can either print and mail or fax us the enrollment form by clicking on the "enroll by mail" button or enroll over the phone by calling 1-800-605-6520 Monday through Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. Pacific Time |
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The home-study Holistic Chefs for Animals Program is divided into
16 comprehensive lessons covering every aspect of holistic nutrition and providing a review of holistic healing options.
What will I learn? What is this natural animal nutrition course about?
It is about learning how to help the animals in your life and in your clients’ lives feel better with whole food animal nutrition. You will learn about anatomy and physiology, dietary needs and premium holistic animal nutrition, meal preparation and holistic healing options for the animals in your life in 16 comprehensive lessons on holistic living for animals. And you will also have the opportunity to apply this information by preparing 5 cuisine creation plans as part of your final Holistic Chef for Animals Program assessment.
Since there are some states that have regulations for holistic animal care (as to the educational requirements and the use of various occupational titles), we suggest that you check with your animal care regulations in your area to see if there are any applicable regulations on becoming a Holistic Chef for Animals.
Holistic Chef for Animals Certificate can be used on its own, or it can be used as a stepping-stone towards a Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate. A portion of the tuition you pay can be applied towards the Holistic Health Practitioner Program at any time if you wish to continue your studies with us.
Career possibilities for Holistic Chef for Animals Program Graduates:
The animal care industry is booming! Worldwide, pet owners have come to increasingly view their animals as members of the family and want their animals to have access to the same healthy foods and holistic care that they are accessing. Because of this, pet owners have a great interest in learning about and providing healthy, whole food animal nutritional meals and holistic health care for their animals. As a result, the demand for professionals who can share natural animal nutrition information with the owner is skyrocketing. Below is a list of career possibilities for Holistic Chef for Animals program graduates.
- Starting your own holistic chef for animals consulting business.
- Writing on whole food animal nutrition for health and nutrition publications or writing books on holistic health for animal issues.
- Marketing animal nutritional and holistic health related products
- Marketing premium holistic animal nutritional and holistic health related products.
- Owning, managing or working in a pet holistic product and food store.
- Providing holistic chef for animals consultations in the veterinary health industry (e.g. working with veterinarians, in pet hotels, animal boarding facilities, etc.).
Holistic Chef for Animals
Curriculum
Module 1:
Holistic Chef for Animals Program
HCA 11 Animal Anatomy and Physiology: Here is a detailed study of the workings of the body in dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, rodents, and rabbits.
HCA 12 Common Animal Ailments and Toxicity: Learn about the common ailments and the effects of toxicity in dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, rodents and rabbits.
HCA 13 The Influence of Nutrition on Animal Behavior: Diet as it impacts behavior is presented here. The connections between diet, illnesses and behavior are described.
HCA 14 Canine and Feline Dietary Guidelines and Water: The special needs of dogs and cats are delineated. You will find out the do’s and don’ts behind feeding cats and dogs.
HCA 15 Satisfying Less Common Companion Animals’ Dietary Needs: Learn about the dietary requirements of selected birds, horses, pigs, rodents and rabbits.
Module 2:
Holistic Chef for Animals Program
HCA 21 Essentials of Holistic Cooking: Sanitation, Preparation, and Legal Practices: Find out how to structure your holistic animal food preparation business. Important aspects of beginning this work are described.
HCA 22 Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Canines: The details of meals for dogs are presented here in this lesson.
HCA 23 Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Felines: Meal planning for cats is described in this lesson.
HCA 24 Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Birds: Menus for birds are presented in this lesson.
HCA 25 Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Horses and Pigs: Meal planning for horses and pigs is presented.
HCA 26 Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Selected Rodents and Rabbits: Learn what can be combined for feeding selected rodents and rabbits.
Module 3:
Holistic Chef for Animals Program
HCA 31 Holistic Health and Veterinary Medicine: Important dynamics of the holistic health and veterinary medical arenas are described.
HCA 32 Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Energy: Learn about the major principles of energy healing and how they apply to energy modalities for animal care. Case studies are described.
HCA 33 Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Flowers, Grass, Bark, or Herbs: Herbal remedies and aromatherapy as they apply to animal care are described. The applications of these modalities to common ailments of dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, rodents and rabbits are given.
HCA 34 Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Nutrition and Bodywork: Supplement use and body work and their application to animal are described. How to use supplements for common ailments of dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, rodents, and rabbits is described. Case studies of body work in animals are given.
HCA 35 Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing the Principle of Resonance: An overview of homeopathy and flower essence is given. As well the application of these systems to care for common ailments of dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, rodents and rabbits is described.
Your study material includes the expertise of well-known leaders in veterinary complementary medicine, such as Dr. Martin Goldstein, DVM. Learning from such well-respected experts will help ensure that you are receiving the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available. The study materials you receive once enrolled in the Holistic Chef for Animals Program include the following:
Published in 3 textbooks by the Global College of Natural Medicine*:
Module I
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Common Animal Ailments and Toxicity
The Influence of Nutrition on Animal Behavior
Canine and Feline Dietary Guidelines and Water
Satisfying Less Common Companion Animals’ Dietary Needs
Module II
Essentials of Holistic Cooking: Sanitation, Preparation, and Legal Practices
Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Canines
Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Felines
Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Birds
Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Horses and Pigs
Nutritionally Balanced Cuisine for Selected Rodents and Rabbits
Module III
Holistic Health and Veterinary Medicine
Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Energy
Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Flowers, Grass, Bark, or Herbs
Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing Nutrition and Bodywork
Alternative Therapies for Animals Utilizing the Principle of Resonance
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* Please call 1-800-804-5512 (1-831-454-0700)
to order these downloadable lessons
in pdf format for $15.00
No refunds for program downloads/CDs. |
The following are complementary materials for the Holistic Chef for Animals(HCA) curriculum
(included in the price of tuition):
The Ultimate Pet Food Guide by Liz Palika, provides a comprehensive approach to feeding cats and dogs by highlighting their nutritional requirements, explaining how food affects a pet’s health and behavior, and discussing the pros and cons of commercial, raw, and home-cooked foods among other pet food topics.
The Nature of Animal Healing by Martin Goldstein, D.V.M., provides an extensive discussion of the alternative therapies used to heal cats and dogs, the nature of disease, and how to prevent illness.
Natural Nutrition for Cats by Kymythy R. Scultze, C.N., C.N.C., provides valuable research and information on the nutritional requirements for cats and how to meet those requirements.
Pet Food Nation by Joan Weiskopf, M.S. Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist, provides a clear discussion of why one should transition from a commercial food to a healthier, whole food diet along with basic recipes for cats and dogs.
The Healthy Bird Cookbook by Robin Deutsch, provides a thorough section on avian nutrition that clearly explains the roles of pellets and seeds, the food groups, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in a bird’s diet. The second half provides detailed recipes along with cooking tips and safety suggestions.
Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses by Mary L. Brennan, D.V.M., provides in-depth coverage of alternative therapies, conventional methods, selecting the right feed, food allergies, and special dietary considerations for horses.
Animal Healing a DVD featuring Margrit Coates, the world’s leading animal healer, explains the methods used in healing animals.
Natural Pet Care a DVD featuring Gary Null interviewing holistic animal care experts about the causes of diseases in animals, natural remedies, healthy pet food, and animal vaccines.
Music for Pets a CD providing relaxing and healing music for animals.
Holistic Care For Birds by David McCluggage, D.V.M., and Pamela Leis Higdon provides in-depth information of avian nutrition, by discussing variations in general diet recommendation by type of bird, the energetics of food, juicing for birds, among other topics pertinent to avian nutrition, and holistic avian health care.
The Holistic Animal Handbook by Kate Solisti-Mattelon and Patrice Mattelon provides tools to help animals lead healthier, happier lives. Some of the tools include recipes for cats and dogs, breed-specific dietary guidelines, information on Bach Flower Remedies with easy-to-understand charts, insight into how animals relate to humans and information on communicating with companion animals.
Additional Materials:
- Study Guide
- Final Examination
- Laminated pet remedy chart set(15 charts)
What is a Holistic Chef for Animals?
A Holistic Chef for Animals is a person trained in all aspects of premium holistic animal nutrition and qualified to advise owners, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, and animal handlers on improving their animal’s or their client’s animal’s health through a natural animal nutrition diet and lifestyle modifications. A Holistic Chef for Animals is able to evaluate an animal’s nutritional needs through a thorough nutritional assessment based on current diet and routine. A Holistic Chef for Animals recognizes that each animal has different nutritional needs and is able to customize a unique whole food animal nutrition plan for that animal, based on the latest scientific protocols and sound holistic health recommendations.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The amount of time varies from student to student. Some finish the Holistic Chef for Animals program in 3-6 months, others take up to a year to complete their studies. You are required to complete this program within 12 months from the date of your enrollment.
Once I have completed the Holistic Chef for Animals Program, can I keep learning more?
Absolutely! Your Holistic Chef for Animals Certificate can be used on its own, or it can be used as a stepping-stone towards a Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate. 80% of the tuition you’ve paid can be applied towards the Holistic Health Practitioner Program if you wish to continue your studies with us.
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