Join our team!
Become an
Equi-First Aid USA certified instructor!
Would you like to start a business working with horses?
Or do you want to expand your horse related services?
You can make a difference in
the life of horses
the knowledge and confidence of owners
your own life
Work independently
As an independent certified instructor, you can make your own schedule and choose where and how much you want to teach.
Teach a pre-built curriculum
You receive ready to use teaching outlines, PowerPoint presentations and manuals to use for all courses you certify for.
a great support system
Head Office and your onboarding instructor/team will be available for any questions before during and after your training whether you have been teaching a week or a decade.
You will receive referrals from Head Office and your onboarding team/instructor.
Private instructor portals
You receive access to the instructor website to download various teaching and marketing resources, post your courses to be listed on the corporate website and more.
The private instructor Facebook page is as a great place to ask your fellow instructors for advice and share ideas.
marketing help
Equi-First Aid USA runs regular ads helping clients find your classes on the corporate website.
In addition you will receive regular marketing advice with actionable strategies, ready to use posters, graphics, and videos, advice on client communication and finding hosts.
comprehensive onboarding & continuing education
Once your application is approved, you will receive your pre-study material.
When you are ready your training can be done in an intense but fun filled 3-day in-person course or in a hybrid format
join a commitment free q&a session
Certification Process
Step 1 - learn about the program
Schedule a phone call, video chat, or email in your questions.
Or join a commitment free Q&A session.
step 2 - application
Fill out the application form here.
Once we have reviewed and approved your application, we will set up an opportunity for you to chat with your onboarding instructor/team and discuss what modality works best for your training.
step 3 - Certification training
Certification training differs depending on the courses you want to teach.
The First Aid certification training can be done in-person or as a hybrid. The other certifications are available as virtual trainings.
Locations vary.
Available certifications
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You will be certified to teach the following courses:
Equine Heath & Emergency First Aid (full day)
Advanced Equine First Aid - Indoor & Wilderness Version (full day)
Backcountry First Aid (half day)
Equine First Aid Fundamentals (half day)
I CAN HELP - Equine First Aid for Kids (3h course)
Barn Safety - kids & adult version (3 hour courses)
Certification is done in a three day in-person or a hybrid format.
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This training qualifies you to teach a full day preparedness program for horse and livestock owners.
Available as continuing education for First Aid instructors or a standalone certification.
Certification is done virtually.
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This training qualifies you to teach a full day horse trailer safety course.
A half day trailering safety program customizable for various trailering situations is currently being deIeloped.Certification is done virtually.
Available as continuing education for First Aid instructors or a standalone certification.
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You will qualify to teach the one or two day version of this First Responder class.
Certification is done virtually.
Available as continuing education for First Aid instructors or a standalone certification.
FAQs
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Yes. You can split the tuition into a maximum of four equal payments. Certification, however, is not issued until payment is received in full.
!!! Tuition is not transferable. Failed or withdrawn students will not be issued refunds!!! -
You'll earn back your tuition fee with each student you teach, so every instructor is different.
Most instructor will recover their investment after teaching 30 - 40 students in full day classes. -
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As an independent instructor you keep all your proceeds from classes. You pay only Equi-First Aid USA an annual licensing fee of currently $99 that goes towards marketing and currclum development. -
Depending on your location you can choose to join one of the listed trainings or work with us to set up a modality that works for you.
If you choose a preset training, it will tell you the certifying affiliate.
For other modalities you may get part of your training from an affiliate or our CEO virtually and the practical part from a lead trainer. If a lead trainer takes you through the practical portion, they will often be sitting in on your virtual onboarding as well.
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No.
Your certification is valid for 3 years. After 3 years you can re-certify via online exam, to obtain your lifetime certification and senior instructor status. This is a one-time cost of $299 and includes a short online exam.You will be informed of changes to the curriculum and are required to remain up-to-date.
Virtual refreshers or sitting in on senior instructor classes is always possible. We want you to be setup for success. -
Students who successfully complete the instructor training course become independent contractors for Equi-First Aid USA, not an employee.
That means that you get to write off all your equine related expenses (including a portion of your horses at home provided you teach there once a year), travel and teach when and where and how often you want!
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Once you have a class scheduled at your own ranch or a host location, we advertise your course on the company website, and you advertise locally.
The primary course is offered nation-wide at the standard fee of $159.00-$169. You collect the fees from your students directly.
You then order your course manuals from Head Office at a cost of $40.00 per student (includes their first aid manual, certificate of completion and normal/abnormal card).
You will be responsible for your own teaching insurance and soft goods. Don't worry - we will go through all the 'business' end of things in your training, and you have unlimited phone or virtual coaching available!
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We really are a family. We have a private instructors only page on the website where you can download handouts, marketing ideas, sample posters and brochures, sample forms, emails, photos for marketing, etc. We also have a closed Facebook group where instructors from across the world can share ideas, stories, and the like.
We also try to have a bi-annual instructor conference. It isn't mandatory to attend however there is always great camaraderie, learning, updates on new ideas coming through and future programs we are developing, and it is a load of FUN.
Senior instructors are always available for phone or email support as well.
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Yes and No.
We market together. Part of your training includes marketing of your own courses and we encourage you to use your contacts in the horse world.
However we also market heavily for our instructors through social media campaigns, magazine and print ads, post and market your courses on the website, send you leads and refer students and host locations to you.
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No.
You purchase your manuals through head office or your affiliate. With each manual you receive a certificate.
Most full day manuals cost $40 but there are occasional sales available.
In addition you can purchase barn vitals posters.
You are responsible for all other materials but we will help you find good sources to purchase them at affordable rates.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Our instructors operate under a strict code of ethics:
1. The Equine First Aid Instructor (“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.
2. 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.
3. Horses are living, breathing, reacting animals. While teaching, the EFAI will consider the safety of the students at all times.
4. The EFAI will provide first aid services for any horse that may require it, contacting the local veterinarian as necessary.
5. The EFAI is representing Equi-First Aid USA and will strive to maintain the high standards set for Equine First Aid Instructors.
6. The EFAI is responsible for ensuring that all students leave their course with an acceptable level of understanding of the course content.
7. The EFAI will strive to improve their equine knowledge and skills and is encouraged to collaborate with other professionals in the equine world.
8. 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.
9. The EFAI will their own liability teaching insurance and will present to host and/or student upon request.
10. The EFAI will, at all times, conduct themself with the utmost level of professionalism.