Join the Equi-Health Canada First Aid Instructor Team
INSTRUCTOR CODE OF ETHICS
Equi-Health Canada First Aid Instructor (EHCI)– Code of Ethics
1. The EHCI will at all times consider the needs and safety of the horse(s) while teaching first aid, in order to ensure proper care and treatment of the horse.
2. The EHCI is not a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine and will not identify him or herself in any such capacity, nor diagnose illness or condition nor provide advice nor administer medications.
3. Horses are living, breathing, reacting animals. While teaching, the EHCI will consider the safety of the students at all times.
4. The EHCI will provide first aid services for any horse that may require it, contacting the local veterinarian as necessary.
5. The EHCI is representing Equi-Health Canada and will strive to maintain the high standards set for all.
6. The EHCI is responsible for ensuring that all students leave his or her course with an acceptable level of understanding of the course content.
7. The EHCI will strive to improve his or her equine knowledge and skills, and is encouraged to collaborate with other professionals in the equine world.
8. The EHCI is entitled to charge fees for professional services, however regardless of fees charged or received, the quality of instruction must be maintained with the usual professional standard.
9. The EHCI will carry personal liability teaching insurance and will present to host and/or student upon request.
10. The EHCI will, at all times, conduct him/herself with the utmost level of professionalism.
