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IICT Approved Course

Your certification carries professional weight from day one. You graduate ready for IICT Professional Membership eligibility and insurance access.

Five domains aligned

Five Domains Model Aligned

Your horse stays safe and fulfilled. Every session aligns with the gold-standard framework that welfare scientists trust globally for animal wellbeing.

From horse owner to Certified Equine-Facilitated Learning Practitioner

🐴 You have the foundation. The horse. The space. Years of experience. We give you everything else: ✅ A proven method for safe, purposeful sessions ✅ The professional framework that makes it work ✅ 🎓 An internationally recognised credential ✅ 🛡️ Professional indemnity insurance access ✅ 💰 A complete toolkit to start earning

The Credential That Opens Doors

The Practitioner Certificate in Equine-Facilitated Learning is an IICT Approved Course. That means on graduation day, you're ready for professional membership, insurance, and client billing. Here's what that unlocks: 👉 IICT operates across 35+ countries 👉 IICT has insurance partnerships in 7+ countries (AUS, NZ, US, Canada, UK, Europe, SA) 👉 IICT recognises over 1,400 different modalities 👉 IICT membership includes professional indemnity + public liability insurance bundled 👉 Students are automatically eligible for IICT membership on graduation 👉 Graduates can start billing professional clients immediately after membership approval Check if your country is covered for IICT insurance: https://www.myiict.com/faqs/

Side hustle or full-time

Start small—one or two sessions a week—and scale it up whenever you're ready. No rush, no pressure.

On your own terms

Set your hours, choose your clients, work your way. You're in control.

Income from your horse

Turn your passion into a professional, income-earning practice.

EFL Practitioner Handbook

The EFL Practitioner Handbook: your whole practice in one book. (digital download)

Never wonder what to run

21 core activities plus 27 variations, close to 50 ways to run a session, each on its own page with materials, ratios and outcomes laid out. Solo or group, child or adult, it's already planned.

From first session to confident practitioner

8 skill building blocks and 5 facilitation techniques take you from your very first nervous session to a structured, confident practice, one graded step at a time.

Practise like the professional you've become

A Code of Ethics and plain-language glossary keep your practice grounded and credible, from day one.

You do not have to be a therapist to do this.

Equine-Facilitated Learning is not therapy. It is purposeful, ground-based learning alongside a horse that helps people build confidence, focus, responsibility and belonging. You are not diagnosing or treating anyone. You are facilitating an experience, guided by an honest animal. So there is no psychology degree to earn and no clinical training to sit through. If you know horses and care about people, you already have what matters most. This course gives you everything else you need to practise professionally, and earn an income.

Work with the best partner in the world.

Like most horse owners, you probably wish you could spend more time with your horses, and earn an income while you do. This is the path that makes it real, and, when you are ready, grows into a practice of your own.

Curriculum

23 Chapters · 153 Lessons

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      Welcome to the Practitioner Certificate in Equine-Facilitated Learning course

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      PART ONE - FOUNDATIONS

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      Module 1 Introduction

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      Lesson 1.1 What Equine-Facilitated Learning Is

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      Lesson 1.2 The Non-Clinical Scope: What EFL Is and Is Not

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      Lesson 1.3 The Evidence Base

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      Lesson 1.4 Who the Work Is For

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      Module 1 Summary and References

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      Module 1 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 2 Introduction

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      Lesson 2.1 Prey-Animal Ethology

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      Lesson 2.2 Herd Life and Communication

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      Lesson 2.3 Reading the Horse: Calm, Stress and Shutdown

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      Lesson 2.4 The Horse as a Responsive, Non-Judgemental Partner

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      Lesson 2.5 The Five Domains of Welfare

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      Module 2 Summary and References

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      Module 2 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 3 Introduction

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      PART A: THE PRINCIPLES OF SAFETY

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      Lesson 3.1 Safety Is the Foundation

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      Lesson 3.2 Safe Conduct Around Horses

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      Lesson 3.3 Working Safely With Horses and Clients

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      PART B: SAFE HORSE HANDLING TECHNIQUES

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      Lesson 3.4 Approaching the Horse Safely

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      Lesson 3.5 Haltering the Horse Safely

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      Lesson 3.6 Leading the Horse Safely

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      Lesson 3.7 Tying Up the Horse Safely

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      Lesson 3.8 Grooming the Horse Safely

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      Lesson 3.9 Turning Out the Horse Safely

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      PART C: SAFE WORKING PRACTICE

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      Lesson 3.10 Feeding and Daily Care Tasks Safely

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      Lesson 3.11 Dress and a Safe Equine Setting

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      Lesson 3.12 Working With Your Own Horse, and a Support Person

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      Lesson 3.13 Emergencies and Incidents

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      Module 3 Summary and References

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      Module 3 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 4 Introduction

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      Lesson 4.1 The Facilitator's Presence

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      Lesson 4.2 Setting the Pace

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      Lesson 4.3 Direct and Indirect Teaching

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      Lesson 4.4 Giving Feedback

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      Lesson 4.5 Teaching Children

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      Lesson 4.6 Teaching Teenagers

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      Lesson 4.7 Teaching Adults

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      Lesson 4.8 Facilitating Safely

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      Module 4 Summary and References

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      Module 4 - Knowledge Test

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      PART TWO - OUTCOME MODULES

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      Module 5 Introduction

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      Lesson 5.1 What Confidence and Self-Efficacy Are

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      Lesson 5.2 Confidence Activity: Approaching the Horse

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      Lesson 5.3 Confidence Activity: Grooming

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      Lesson 5.4 Confidence Activity: Handling and Leading

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      Lesson 5.5 How Confidence Grows Through the Horse's Responses

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      Lesson 5.6 Keeping Confidence Work Safe

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      Module 5 Summary and References

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      Module 5 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 6 Introduction

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      Lesson 6.1 What Responsibility is

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      Lesson 6.2 Responsibility Activity: Horse-Care and Yard Tasks

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      Lesson 6.3 Responsibility Activity: Feeding Preparation

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      Lesson 6.4 Responsibility Activity: Hoof and Daily Care

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      Lesson 6.5 Why Caring for a Horse Builds Responsibility

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      Lesson 6.6 Keeping Care Tasks Safe

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      Module 6 Summary and References

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      Module 6 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 7 Introduction

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      Lesson 7.1 Communication in the Company of a Horse

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      Lesson 7.2 Communication Activity: Leading and Partnership

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      Lesson 7.3 Communication Activity: Reading and Responding to the Horse

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      Lesson 7.4 Communication Activity: Teamwork and Partnered Tasks

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      Lesson 7.5 Why Horses Build Communication

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      Lesson 7.6 Keeping Communication Activities Safe

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      Module 7 Summary and References

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      Module 7 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 8 Introduction

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      Lesson 8.1 Focus, Attention and Engagement

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      Lesson 8.2 Focus Activity: Grooming Sequences and Counted Tasks

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      Lesson 8.3 Focus Activity: Observation

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      Lesson 8.4 Focus Activity: Structured Tasks with a Beginning and End

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      Lesson 8.5 Why Horses Build Focus and Engagement

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      Lesson 8.6 Keeping Focus Activities Safe

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      Module 8 Summary and References

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      Module 8 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 9 Introduction

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      Lesson 9.1 Agency, Independence and Initiative

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      Lesson 9.2 Agency Activity: Choice-Led Activities

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      Lesson 9.3 Agency Activity: Leading and Decision-Making

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      Lesson 9.4 Agency Activity: Simple Problem-Solving

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      Lesson 9.5 Why Guiding a Horse Builds Agency

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      Lesson 9.6 Keeping Agency and Initiative Safe

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      Module 9 Summary and References

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      Module 9 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 10 Introduction

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      Lesson 10.1 Belonging and Taking Part

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      Lesson 10.2 Facilitating the Group

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      Lesson 10.3 Facilitating Safe Horse Handling in a Group

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      Lesson 10.4 Outdoor Group Activities

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      Lesson 10.5 Indoor Group Activities

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      Lesson 10.6 Facilitating Safe Horse Care in a Group

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      Module 10 Summary and References

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      Module 10 - Knowledge Test

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      PART THREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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      Module 11 Introduction

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      Lesson 11.1 The Practice Toolkit

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      Lesson 11.2 The Shape of a Session

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      Lesson 11.3 Predictable Routines and Check-Ins

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      Lesson 11.4 Intake and Consent

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      Lesson 11.5 The Session Plan and Simple Notes

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      Lesson 11.6 The Pre-Session Safety Check and Risk Assessment

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      Lesson 11.7 The First Session

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      Lesson 11.8 When a Session Does Not Go to Plan

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      Lesson 11.9 Session Length, Frequency and Working Across a Series

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      Module 11 Summary and References

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      Module 11 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 12 Introduction

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      Lesson 12.1 Your Scope: The Non-Clinical Line

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      Lesson 12.2 Client Management: Pre-Screening, Consent and Boundaries

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      Lesson 12.3 Recognising Distress and the Refer Procedure

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      Lesson 12.4 Contraindications: When This Work Is Not Appropriate

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      Lesson 12.5 How and When to Refer On

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      Module 12 Summary and References

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      Module 12 - Knowledge Test

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      Module 13 Introduction

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      Lesson 13.1 Ethical Foundations and Boundaries

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      Lesson 13.2 Horse Welfare as an Ethical Duty

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      Lesson 13.3 Honest Scope and Describing Your Work

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      Lesson 13.4 Insurance and Operating Properly

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      Lesson 13.5 Self-Care, Reflection and Ongoing Development

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      Module 13 Summary and References

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      Module 13 - Knowledge Test

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      PART FOUR - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT AND CAPSTONE

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      Practical Skills Assessment 1 - 6: Student Guide

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      Practical Skills 1 - Approach the Horse

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      Practical Skills 2 - Halter the Horse

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      Practical Skills 3 - Lead the Horse

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      Practical Skills 4 - Tie Up the Horse

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      Practical Skills 5 - Groom the Horse

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      Practical Skills 6 - Turn Out the Horse

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      Capstone A: Scenario Assesment

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      Capstone B - Assessment 1

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      Capstone B - Assessment 2

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      Capstone B - Assessment 3

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      Capstone B - Assessment 4

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      Capstone B - Assessment 5

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      Facilitated Session: Student Guide

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      Capstone C - Practical Assessment 7

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      Capstone C - Practical Assessment 8

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      Capstone C - Practical Assessment 9

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      Capstone C - Practical Assessment 10

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      Capstone C - Practical Assessment 11

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      Capstone D: Reflection

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      First Aid Certificate

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