Non-Veterinarian Modules
The program for non-veterinarians is comprised of sixteen consecutive modules (5 days each) over 4 years. Modules for each “class” are offered four times per year, specifically tailored with propaedeutic modules in anatomy, physiology, neurology, and endocrinology for understanding the osteopathic philosophy, principles, and biomechanics. Intended for: equine body workers, massage therapists, practitioners in other modalities such as Equine Touch, Bowen, Masterson Method, etc., as well as farriers, dentists, veterinary technicians, etc.
The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education – USA
8757 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34476
Course: 9 am – 2 pm | break | 3 pm – 6 pm
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
Module 15
Module 16
2026 – 2027 Schedule – Ocala, FL
US NV 15 – Module 14 – Colon – November 2 – 6, 2026
US NV 17 – Module 6 – Visceral Part 1 – December 13 – 17, 2026 (Interim Exam)
US NV 16 Module 10 – Ribs and Diaphragm – January 3 – 7, 2027
US NV 18 Module 3 – Hind Limb – January 9 – 13, 2027
US NV 19 Module 1 – Propaedeutic Part 1 – January 23 – 27, 2027
US NV 15 Module 15 – TMJ – March 3 – 7, 2027
US NV 17 Module 7 – Visceral Part 2 – March 22 – 26, 2027
US NV 18 Module 4 – Propaedeutic Part 2 – March 22 – 26, 2027 – Online
US NV 19 Module 2 – Front Limb – April 2 – 6, 2027 (Interim Exam Non-Vet Students only)
US NV 16 Module 11 – Cranio-Sacral – April 8-12, 2027
US NV 17 Module 8 – Cervical Spine – June 5 – 9, 2027
US NV 15 Module 16 – Review and Theory (Written) Exam – June 11 – 14, 2027
US NV 18 Module 5 – Sacrum – June 16-20, 2027
US NV 15 – Practical Exam – August 11 – 12, 2027 – TENTATIVE – Pending confirmation with REDOI
US NV 19 Module 3 – Hind Limb – August 20 – 24, 2027
US NV 16 Module 12 – Cranial Nerves – August 26 – 30, 2027 (Interim Exam)
US NV 17 Module 9 – Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – September 2 – 6, 2027 (Interim Exam)
US NV 18 Module 6 – Visceral Part 1 – October 1 – 5, 2027 (Interim Exam)
US NV 17 Module 10 – Ribs and Diaphragm – December 1 – 5, 2027
US NV 16 Module 13 – Fascia – December 7 – 11, 2027
US NV 19 Module 4 – Propaedeutic Part 2 – December 12 – 16, 2027 – Online
For courses offered in Waldfeucht-Obspringen, Germany, please visit: Vluggen Institute – Europe