Welcome and thanks for visiting. Here is
where you start your new career in canine
anesthesia-free teeth cleaning.
WAI is proud to offer our veterinary
supervised course focusing on optimizing the health and
well-being of canines.
Weather you want to start a new career,
add to your current animal practice, or just learn for
your own personal growth, we offer a fun and challenging
program.
We offer a level one practitioner
certification program, which will provide you with the
skills you need to increase your career potential.
Program:
Level I Anesthesia-Free Canine
Practitioner Certification
The certification is both classroom based
and hands on experience (with practicum) in order to
graduate.
Program details:
Course overview-
Anatomy, physiology, practice building,
hands on work experience, alternative therapies, calming
techniques and handling techniques.
Each student will be required to pass the
hands on exam in order to receive their certification.
Requirements:
This class requires long hours sitting on
the floor. Make sure you are willing and able to do
this.
Cost:
$1500. 5 day intensive training - Class
size is limited
How to enroll:
1.
Students
may to call 303 554 7141 to find out more information.
2.
Down load and complete the
application
and mail or e-mail back to the school.
(NOTE: you can right
mouse click on the application link and select "save as" or
"save target as", then open it in a word processor.)
3.
A
50% deposit is required when registering, the balance is
due during the first day of class.
Location:
The Well Animal Institute is located on the front range
of the Rocky Mountains near beautiful Boulder Colorado.
Travel Plans:
If you plan to fly, you will arrive at Denver International Airport.
There are car rental companies accessible at the airport. By request other student’s
names are available if you want to share hotel and rental cars.
From the airport:
Leave the airport on Pena Boulevard, take I 70 West. Take I 25 North.
Take Hwy 36 (to Boulder). Exit McCaslin Boulevard., and Superior and Louisville.
(Second Louisville exit.) Go right onto McCaslin Boulevard. Take your first right
onto Dillon Road, turn right into the hotel complex.
Hotels: Louisville, CO
• Quality Inn, (303) 327-1215
• La Quinta (303) 664-0100
• Marriott (303) 665-2661
Directions to morning class starting at 9:00
am:
To be announced
Directions to dog lab:
Varies, you will follow the instructor
Outline of Course:
| Monday |
9-12:00 |
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Class instructions. Same location every day. |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the canine and feline mouth |
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Periodontal disease |
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Prevention and maintenance |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-5:00 |
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Dog lab, follow instructors to different locations |
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Handling techniques set up instructions. Hands on scaling and |
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polishing of dog’s mouths. |
| Tuesday |
9-12:00 |
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Assessing mouths, recognizing disease, High risk mouths, |
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Veterinary referrals, instrument care. |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-5:00 |
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Dog lab |
| Wednesday |
9-12:00 |
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Prevention of periodontal disease, diet and nutrition, alternative |
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Medicine. |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-5:00 |
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Dog lab |
| Thursday |
9-12:00 |
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practice building |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-5:00 |
- |
Dog lab |
| Frisday |
9-12:00 |
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Practice for practicum |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-5:00 |
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Test |
You will be required to bring your own dental instruments,
pillow, light, etc. prior to class. A welcome packet will be sent out to
all students listing required equipment and how and where to purchase them.
You must be able to sit on the floor for long periods of time.
Cancellation policy:
For a full refund of your deposit you
must cancel in writing 60 days in advance. If you
cancel 30-60 days you will receive 50% of your down
payment. Less than 30 day you will receive 10% of your
deposit. Class sizes are very limited.
