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Certification

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Board Certified in Animal Food Science Certification Description To advance the level of professionals in the field which includes all aspects of knowledge relating to meat, poultry meat, milk, and eggs. Certifying Organization American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists http://www.arpas.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Board Certified in Animal Food Science Website
Certified Farrier Certification Description The Certified Farrier exam, which constitutes the first level of AFA Certifications, are open to farriers who have at least one year of horseshoeing experience, and have demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform hoof care on a professional basis. The Certified Farrier process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, as well as the creation and explanation of a horseshoe display Certifying Organization American Farrier's Association https://americanfarriers.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Farrier Website
Certified Journeyman Farrier Certification Description The Certified Journeyman Farrier exams, which constitute the highest level of AFA certification, are open to candidates who have at least two years of horseshoeing experience and have completed the CF level. Farriers sitting for this level of certification are expected to display in-depth knowledge and highly developed performance skills evidencing a level of professional artistry. The process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, as well as the forging of a specific bar shoe within a prescribed time limit. The shoe must fit a pre-determined foot pattern. Certifying Organization American Farrier's Association https://americanfarriers.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Journeyman Farrier Website
Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement Certification Description The Educators Endorsement is designed for those members that have obtained their Certified Journeyman Farrier certification and will be teaching other farriers. This endorsement is not only for those farriers teaching in schools, but also for those farriers that may give clinics, lectures, or any other form of teaching farriery. The Educators Endorsement focuses primarily on the candidates ability to teach in a one on one environment, as well as a small clinic setting or in the case of a large lecture as one may encounter at the AFA convention or a veterinary symposium. Certifying Organization American Farrier's Association https://americanfarriers.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement Website
Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement Certification Description Candidates for the TE must have previously obtained status as an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier and have five year's experience in this specialization. (this is not to be confused with five years experience shoeing horses). Candidates for this endorsement must be well informed in practical and theoretical issues relating to foot and hoof pathology. Certifying Organization American Farrier's Association https://americanfarriers.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement Website
Certified Manager Animal Resources Certification Description The Certified Manager Animal Resources (CMAR) certification program is designed to raise competency and professionalism in the field of Animal Resources Management. The CMAR designation involves a series of four examinations: three exams arranged via an organization called the Institute for Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), and the Animal Resources Exam offered by AALAS. Obtaining the CMAR designation is a sign of professionalism in the field of animal resources management. Certifying Organization American Association for Laboratory Animal Science https://www.aalas.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Manager Animal Resources Website
Certified Professional Pet Sitter Certification Description PSI's Certification Program provides its members with the most comprehensive educational program available in the pet-sitting industry. PSI is committed to continuous professional growth through education. Our quality curriculum produces the skill sets pet sitters need to provide the most responsible pet care. Certifying Organization Pet Sitters International https://www.petsit.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Pet Sitter Website
Certified Tradesman Farrier Certification Description The Certified Tradesman Farrier exams, which constitute a second (optional) level of AFA Certification, are open to farriers who have at least two years of horseshoeing experience and have completed the CF level. The Certified Tradesman Farrier process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, including the forging and fitting of a handmade shoe within a prescribed time limit. Certifying Organization American Farrier's Association https://americanfarriers.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Tradesman Farrier Website
Level 1 - Stable Worker Certification Description Qualified to work in a barn under the supervision of a manager. Minimum age is 16. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Level 1 - Stable Worker Website
National Certified Master Groomer Certifying Organization National Dog Groomers Association of America, Inc. http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Certified Master Groomer Website

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Certification Description
To advance the level of professionals in the field which includes all aspects of knowledge relating to meat, poultry meat, milk, and eggs.

Certifying Organization
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
http://www.arpas.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Board Certified in Animal Food Science Website

Certified Farrier

Certification Description
The Certified Farrier exam, which constitutes the first level of AFA Certifications, are open to farriers who have at least one year of horseshoeing experience, and have demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform hoof care on a professional basis. The Certified Farrier process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, as well as the creation and explanation of a horseshoe display

Certifying Organization
American Farrier's Association
https://americanfarriers.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Farrier Website

Certified Journeyman Farrier

Certification Description
The Certified Journeyman Farrier exams, which constitute the highest level of AFA certification, are open to candidates who have at least two years of horseshoeing experience and have completed the CF level. Farriers sitting for this level of certification are expected to display in-depth knowledge and highly developed performance skills evidencing a level of professional artistry. The process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, as well as the forging of a specific bar shoe within a prescribed time limit. The shoe must fit a pre-determined foot pattern.

Certifying Organization
American Farrier's Association
https://americanfarriers.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Journeyman Farrier Website

Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement

Certification Description
The Educators Endorsement is designed for those members that have obtained their Certified Journeyman Farrier certification and will be teaching other farriers. This endorsement is not only for those farriers teaching in schools, but also for those farriers that may give clinics, lectures, or any other form of teaching farriery. The Educators Endorsement focuses primarily on the candidates ability to teach in a one on one environment, as well as a small clinic setting or in the case of a large lecture as one may encounter at the AFA convention or a veterinary symposium.

Certifying Organization
American Farrier's Association
https://americanfarriers.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement Website

Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement

Certification Description
Candidates for the TE must have previously obtained status as an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier and have five year's experience in this specialization. (this is not to be confused with five years experience shoeing horses). Candidates for this endorsement must be well informed in practical and theoretical issues relating to foot and hoof pathology.

Certifying Organization
American Farrier's Association
https://americanfarriers.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement Website

Certified Manager Animal Resources

Certification Description
The Certified Manager Animal Resources (CMAR) certification program is designed to raise competency and professionalism in the field of Animal Resources Management. The CMAR designation involves a series of four examinations: three exams arranged via an organization called the Institute for Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), and the Animal Resources Exam offered by AALAS. Obtaining the CMAR designation is a sign of professionalism in the field of animal resources management.

Certifying Organization
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
https://www.aalas.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Manager Animal Resources Website

Certified Professional Pet Sitter

Certification Description
PSI's Certification Program provides its members with the most comprehensive educational program available in the pet-sitting industry. PSI is committed to continuous professional growth through education. Our quality curriculum produces the skill sets pet sitters need to provide the most responsible pet care.

Certifying Organization
Pet Sitters International
https://www.petsit.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Pet Sitter Website

Certified Tradesman Farrier

Certification Description
The Certified Tradesman Farrier exams, which constitute a second (optional) level of AFA Certification, are open to farriers who have at least two years of horseshoeing experience and have completed the CF level. The Certified Tradesman Farrier process requires successful completion of written and practical testing, including the forging and fitting of a handmade shoe within a prescribed time limit.

Certifying Organization
American Farrier's Association
https://americanfarriers.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Tradesman Farrier Website

Level 1 - Stable Worker

Certification Description
Qualified to work in a barn under the supervision of a manager. Minimum age is 16.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level 1 - Stable Worker Website

National Certified Master Groomer

Certifying Organization
National Dog Groomers Association of America, Inc.
http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Certified Master Groomer Website

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