Governance
Accredited Practitioner Register • Governance
The Accredited Practitioner Register™ is governed by an Advisory Board committed to safeguarding clients and promoting professional standards.
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Governance
TL;DR
Ensures safe, ethical practice and protects the public in all Equine Facilitated Interactions.
The Register was established to uphold professional ethics and standards that prioritize the health and wellbeing of clients, service users, and the public. Its purpose is to protect individuals from harm or injury during Equine Facilitated Interactions.
The Register not only defines best practices but also protects public interest by providing a clear process for raising concerns or complaints about services.
It serves as a public record of practitioners who deliver Equine Facilitated Interactions and meet or exceed our recommended minimum quality standards. Choosing an Accredited Practitioner (PSA) from the Register assures clients and service users that their practitioner adheres to the expected standards of proficiency and ethical practice.
Accredited Practitioner Register Advisory Board
TL;DR
Provides independent oversight, ethical governance, and operational direction for the Register.
The Advisory Board is responsible for the overall governance of the Register and the oversight of its day-to-day operations as an accredited register. Its duties include:
Managing the registration process
Ensuring ethical and professional standards
Providing operational direction and guidance
The full Terms of Reference for the Advisory Board can be viewed [here].
The minutes of the Advisory Board meetings are available [here].
Advisory Board and Sub-Committee Membership
TL;DR
Combines expert and lay members to maintain diverse, experienced oversight.
The Advisory Board comprises a minimum of five members:
Jennifer Geach and Graeme Green represent the Athena® Herd Foundation.
The remaining members are lay members with relevant expertise.
Lay members are selected for their professional experience in:
Equine Facilitated Interactions
Wellbeing, mental health, and counselling
Psychotherapy and related practices
Sub-committee appointments follow the same selection process.
Current Advisory Board membership can be viewed [here].
Application for Lay Membership
TL;DR
Invites skilled practitioners and lay members to contribute to public protection and governance.
Applications for lay membership are invited from market practitioners and will be assessed based on individual skills, experience, and competencies. Vacancies arise through board expansion or member retirement.
Term of Appointment: Two years, renewable for an additional two years
Focus: Supporting the post-accreditation growth and development of the Register
Commitment: Promoting diverse and inclusive representation within the Equine Facilitated Interactions community
Specific roles will be published online as they become available.
Practitioners interested in joining the Board can email register@athenaherd.org for more information.
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