Program Description
The Continuing Education Certificate is Animal Reiki Practitioner. An Animal Reiki Practional is an animal service provider – veterinarians, animal trainers/behaviorists, animal acupuncturists, pet groomers, dog kennel and daycare staff - who use Reiki to help in the physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual healing of animals. Reiki is a non-invasive Japanese holistic energy healing system used to support energy balance, harmony and ‘hands-on’ healing. This may include using client intake, consent, session and consent forms, and working with different animals.
Skills for Success:
Detail-oriented; dependability; self-control; ability to follow safety rules; ability to follow directions; cooperation with others; integrity; persistence; manual dexterity; mechanical aptitude; mathematical aptitude; ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to lift 35 pounds; ability to work with a variety of animals.
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Successful students will receive certification from the Animal Reiki Alliance for each level of completion.
Certifying Organization: Animal Reiki Alliance www.animalreikialliance.com
Career Opportunities:
This program prepares students for entry-level Animal Reiki Practitioner animal care positions in shelters, kennels and animal day care facilities.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Students must be computer literate and have Internet access.
Application Process
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Length of Training
6 - 12 months
Courses are offered at CCBC Catonsville.
Program Course Sequence
Students must successfully complete Animal Reiki I, II and III before moving to the next course module in the series. A stringent attendance policy will be enforced for Animal Reiki Certification Training Levels II and II, completing the internship, and passing the written exam.
1. Animal Reiki I: FIT 760
- Textbook/Materials:
- Reiki Source Shoden and Animal Reiki Training: The Basics - Textbook will be provided and is included in the course cost.
2. Animal Reiki II: FIT 761
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook will be provided and is included in the course cost
3. Animal Reiki III: FIT 773
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook will be provided and is included in the course cost.
4. Animal Reiki Certification Training Level II: FIT 769
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook will be provided and is included in the course cost.
5.Animal Reiki Certification Training Level III: FIT 770
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook will be provided and is included in the course cost.
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $1330 (Tuition-$100/Fees-$1230)
- Textbook/Materials: N/A
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
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