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Student Internships (Higher Education)
ORGANIZATION: American Therapeutic Riding Center
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Field site internships: Experience Equine Assisted Services (therapeutic riding). Student will assist a certified PATH instructor and staff with client therapeutic riding sessions. Sessions are 30 minutes (mount to dismount). Tasks include arena/barn assistance.
Previous student career paths include: Occupational, physical and speech therapy, elementary education, counseling, social work, business/marketing/social media, etc.
Confidentially and HIPPA LAWS are strictly enforced.
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About American Therapeutic Riding Center
Location:
397 N. 177th W. Ave., PO Box 880, Sand Springs, OK 74063, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose in this world is to provide healing to the people who need it, education to people who seek it and promote a sense of community though the use of equine assisted therapy.
Description
We provide Equine Assisted Services (EAS) to individuals with special needs. A legal diagnosis is required and a referral by a counselor, medical professional, social worker and/or therapist. We serve ages up to mid sixties. We serve seven public schools through therapeutic riding (elementary spec ed) and/or working with counselors (elementary and high school) in trauma informed small groups, groups and individuals.
Accomplishments:
07-07-2021: We received a $25,000 grant from the "Christopher and Dana Reeves" Direct Effect of Quality of Life Program.
05-31-2023: We completed a twelve month pilot project "Trauma Informed Small Groups" with the State Department of Education Climate Control.
Volunteers have the opportunity to enjoy country life while helping others through Equine Assisted Services. Give back to our community, obtain a corporate volunteer day or needed educational hours (including higher education: observation, field site opportunity, internships, research, etc.) or simply giving your time and talents to help others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
395 N. 177th W. Ave.Sand Springs, OK 74063
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Typically internships are 400+ hours pre semester or school year. We will be flexible with accomplishing the required hours as long as it is within out work week schedule.