9 to 10 months are needed in total to complete the Athena® Level 4 Equine Assisted Services Diploma, and an additional 3 to 6 months to complete the Athena® Level 5 Equine Assisted Services Diploma.
Designed for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and specialise further, the Athena® Level 5 Equine Assisted Services Diploma follows the successful completion of the Athena® Equine Assisted Services Level 4 Diploma qualification. This advanced, externally accredited and credentialed programme focuses on cultivating higher-level research and analytical skills within the equine assisted services context.
The core emphasis of the Athena® Equine Assisted Services Level 5 Diploma lies in fostering your ability to conduct independent individual research and undertake extended, in-depth case-study work. This advanced study typically requires an additional three to six months of dedicated effort beyond the completion of the Athena® Level 4 Equine Assisted Services requirements.
While research and case studies form the principal components, your learning will be supplemented by advanced topic work. This supplementary material is often drawn from the optional elective topics made available during the Athena® Level 4 Equine Assisted Services programme, allowing for continued specialisation tailored to your unique professional journey and interests. This ensures a pathway for deepening expertise in areas most relevant to your practice goals.
As you engage with the rigorous demands of the Athena® Level 5 Equine Assisted Services Diploma study, you will continue to benefit from our comprehensive support system, including the online training platform and professional supervision. The learning format continues to offer flexibility, supporting remote engagement suitable for independent research and study.
The externally accredited Athena® Level 5 Equine Assisted Services Diploma signifies a sophisticated level of mastery in the field. Successfully completing this qualification demonstrates advanced capability in research, critical analysis, and reflective practice, positioning graduates as highly skilled practitioners and potential leaders capable of contributing meaningfully to the evidence base and professional standards of equine assisted services. As with all our programmes, ongoing support is available to you as an alumnus, wherever you are in the world.
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