On-Demand Classes

You have 18 months to complete any of these programs or classes. Each program or class requires the student to download one or multiple PDF files. Student home study program support is available at homestudy@rmsaam.com. Students of the Canine Massage Program are required to contact the school after registration to receive their DVD's at homestudy@rmsaam.com. You must submit a completed Enrollment Agreement to complete your enrollment in any On-Demand Program or class.

Please fax your signed Enrollment Agreement to fax 303.379.4494.

Questions? Please call 303.660.9390 or 1-866.903.6462.

Canine Massage Correspondence Courses

    LEVEL 1, THERAPEUTIC AND MAINTENENANCE MASSAGE THERAPIST (CTMT)

    LEVEL 2, SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST (CSMT)

    LEVEL 3, SENIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST (SCMT)

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - L1: 100 home study cognitive hours, L2: 150 home study cognitive hours. L3: 100 home study hours.) CACVT CE candidate information - 18 CACVT supportive category CE's per program

Canine Massage Level 1

Once you have satisfactorily submitted your completed case studies, quizzes, exam and practical you will be awarded your Certificate.

 

Canine Massage Level 2

Once you have satisfactorily submitted your completed case studies, quizzes, exam and practical you will be awarded your Certificate.

 

Canine Massage Level 3 - PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENT. TO BE RELEASED SOMETIME IN 2012.

Once you have satisfactorily submitted your completed case studies, quizzes, exam and practical you will be awarded your Certificate.

Tuition and Discounts: Level 1: $1,150.00, Level 2: $1,300.00, Level 3: $1,400.00. Register for Levels 1 and 2 together: $$2,205.00, Levels 2 and 3 together: $2,430.00, Register for all three levels together: $3,465.00. - These are a significant savings for students registering for more then one level at a time.

We strongly encourage at least two programs for well-roundedness in your practice as most veterinarians like to see at least 100 hours in training.

Additional cost of books for Level 2 Program: $45.00, Level 3: $30.00. You will be sent a list of books to buy independently or you can find them in our Store.

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Canine Massage Correspondence Program for the enthusiast! This is a non- certificate program for animal owners / lovers!

Total: $595.00 Additional cost for books: Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral-bound - Sep 26, 2002) $45.00. Purchase the book in our Store.


Note: We highly recommend some on-site hours with an instructor to ensure proper application.

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Large and Small Animal Acupressure Theory Correspondence Program

(What is Acupressure?)

(This may be taken for dog or horse or both at the same price.) (120 hours)

Please order the following materials. You will need them for your lessons.

The following five items can be purchased at www.amazon.com for the approximate prices listed.

  1. Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs by Cheryl Schwartz (Paperback - Aug 1996) $18.00
  2. Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral- bound Nov 1, 1998) $45.00 (If you are studying large animal)
  3. Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral-bound - Sep 26, 2002) $45.00 (If you are studying small animal)
  4. Between Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korn (Paperback - Jun 30, 1992) $11.00
  5. The Yoga Deck by Olivia Miller, $14.65

These products must be purchased at the following websites:

  1. Canine Acupressure Workbook $54.95 http://www.rmsaam.com/practitioner-tools.html
  2. Equine Meridian Charts - Set of Six $65.00 ONLY IF YOU WANT TO STUDY EQUINE WHICH IS OPTIONAL. http://www.wholehorsetraining.com/p-charts.html
  3. Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Booklet (Pink Book) -#B110 $8.95 http://www.acupressure.com/booklets_textbooks.htm

Approximately $250.00 for horse and dog. Approximately $145.00 for dog only.

Note: This program is for beginner level acupressure students. It is primarily a theory program so we highly recommend some on-site hours with an instructor to ensure proper application.

Tuition: $1,095.00 (325 home study cognitive hours)- Manual pdf downloads upon registration.

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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Animals

Application, contraindications, specific conditions and more. (5 CACVT supportive CE hours.)
Total: $125.00 plus you must purchase a Frogworks Essential Oils Kit unless you already own one, $115.00.(Store)

Tuition: $125.00 plus oils kit. Manual pdf download upon registration

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 20 home study cognitive hours)

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Anatomy of The Canine and Equine

This course is a beginner anatomy level course for animal practitioners and enthusiasts. It covers muscles, skeleton, ligaments, tendons and organ systems of both the dog and the horse. You will receive a certificate of completion for this course. You will need to purchase:

  1. Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral- bound Nov 1, 1998) approx. $45.00
  2. Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral-bound - Sep 26, 2002) approx. $45.00

Tuition: $175.00 plus books. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 200 home study cognitive hours)

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Canine Anatomy

This course is a beginner level anatomy course for animal practitioners and enthusiasts. It covers muscles, skeleton, ligaments, tendons and organ systems of the dog. You will receive a certificate of completion for this course. You will need to purchase Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral-bound - Sep 26, 2002) approx. $45.00

Tuition: $150.00 plus book. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 100 home study cognitive hours)

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Equine Anatomy

This course is a beginner level anatomy course for animal practitioners and enthusiasts. It covers muscles, skeleton, ligaments, tendons and organ systems of the horse. You will receive a certificate of completion for this course. You will need to purchase Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas by Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken (Spiral- bound Nov 1, 1998) approx. $45.00

Total: $150.00 plus book. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 100 home study cognitive hours)


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Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is a fun and interesting introduction to TCM and Acupressure for animals. You will need to buy the following books for this course: Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, $12.00 @ www.amazon.com.

Tuition: $175.00 plus book. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 25 home study cognitive hours)

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Energy Meridian Pathways

This course will teach you the energy meridians for acupressure application in large and small animals as well as humans. It is recommended that you take the TCM course prior to taking this course unless you already have some basic TCM knowledge. You will need to purchase the following for this course: Four Paws Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz, $25.00@ www.amazon.com.

Tuition: $200.00 plus book. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 25 home study cognitive hours)

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Acupressure Points and Manipulation Technqiues

This course will teach you important and powerful acupressure points for specific conditions. You will also learn the different ways to manipulate points as well as how to nourish deficient energy and sedate over-abundant energy. You will receive a certificate of completion for this course. You will need to purchase the following for this course:

  1. Four Paws Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz @ www.amazon.com
    $27.00
  2. Equine Charts by Nancy Camp @
    http://www.wholehorsetraining.com/p-charts.html $60.00
  3. The Canine Acupressure Workbook @
    http://www.rmsaam.com/practitioner-tools.html $54.95
  4. Canine Important and Powerful Points Chart @
    http://www.rmsaam.com/practitioner-tools.html $15.00
  5. Intermediate and Advanced Acupressure Course Booklet $8.95 Item #
    B110 @ http://www.acupressure.com/booklets/intermediate_advanced_acupressure_booklet.htm

Tuition: $200.00 plus books. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 25 home study cognitive hours)

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Being An Effective Practitioner / Building your Chi

This class is a fun and interesting approach to helping practitioners build their own Chi/energy. This class includes meditation, acupressure for you, some very basic yoga poses, chakra balancing and other Chi building exercises. This course will leave you feeling GREAT! You will receive a certificate of completion for this class. This class will take you approximately 2 weeks to complete at an hour per day. You will need to purchase the following for this class:

Tuition: $150.00 plus book. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 30 home study cognitive hours)

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Building Your Animal Acupressure Business

This lesson is included in all of our on-site and correspondence acupressure programs. This class will help you develop a business plan, write press releases, identify your markets and set-up a business. Lots of brainstorming exercises and tips from industry professional, Lisa Speaker. You will receive a certificate of completion for this program.

Tuition: $150.00. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 20 home study cognitive hours)

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Building Your Animal Massage Business

This lesson is included in all of our on-site and correspondence massage programs. This class will help you develop a business plan, write press releases, identify your markets and set-up a business. Lots of brainstorming exercises and tips from industry professional, Lisa Speaker. You will receive a certificate of completion for this program.

Tuition: $150.00. Manual pdf download upon registration.

(NCBTMB CE candidate information - 20 home study cognitive hours)

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