{"id":1116,"date":"2024-08-09T18:47:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/?page_id=1116"},"modified":"2025-08-13T16:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T16:47:28","slug":"fear-free-veterinary-professional-certification-equine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/certifications\/fear-free-individual-veterinary-professional-certification-programs\/fear-free-veterinary-professional-certification-equine\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterinary Professional Certification &#8211; Equine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero \">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy center-small \">\n          <h1 class=\"eyebrow\">Equine<\/h1>\n      <h2 class=\"h1\">Veterinary Professional Certification Program<\/h2>\n        <p>Fear Free and good horsemanship go hand in hand: Communication is the essence of both. Horses are large, powerful animals and injuries to equine veterinarians are common. Fear Free helps reduce injuries to veterinary staff and horses, improve the health and wellbeing of patients, save you time, create more manageable patients, and earn your clients\u2019 lasting trust and commitment.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"button-container\">\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hero-dog\">\n      <picture class=\"background\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/horse-desktop.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/horse-mobile.webp\" alt=\"\">\n      <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchor-nav sticky\" aria-labelledby=\"anchorNavlabel\">\n\t<span id=\"anchorNavlabel\" class=\"visually-hidden\">Inline page navigation<\/span>\n  <span class=\"anchor-container\">\n    <ul class=\"menu has-logo\">\n              <li class=\"anchor-logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF_CertPro_RGB@2x-300x193-1.webp\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#about\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">About<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Overview<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Benefits<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Requirements<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#pricing\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Pricing<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/my.fearfree.com\/product\/veterinary-professional-membership\/01tTR00000GIeqbYAD\" class=\"anchor-link solid yellow button\">Purchase<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n  <\/span>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palebutter-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\" id=\"about\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterinary Professional Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership is designed for all individuals employed at a practice, from veterinarians and veterinary nurses\/technicians to customer service representatives and practice managers. The certification programs included in this membership are seen as the foundation for Fear Free and designed to give individuals the knowledge and tools required to start implementing Fear Free in their workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership provides access to all Veterinary Professional Certification Program courses emphasizing different species. It is renewed annually from the date of purchase or date of membership assignment by a Team Administrator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  full-bleed-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-1-880x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-1-880x1024.webp 880w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-1-258x300.webp 258w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-1-768x893.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/equine-1.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  padding-column-nopadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Veterinary Professional Certification Program \u2013 Equine teaches you how to use Fear Free concepts to ensure that barn visits and hospital visits go as smoothly as possible. Video clips and slides show you how to examine equine patients safely by using gentle techniques, perform routine procedures in a non-threatening way, recognize signs of stress in equine patients, help owners train their horses to cooperate in medical care, hoof care, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course authors: <\/strong>Stacie Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA, Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, Manon (Nita) Hynes, DVM, Claudia Richter, DVM, ACVB Resident and Sherrie Yuschak, RVT, VTS-Behavior, KPA Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course reviewers: <\/strong>Sue McDonnell, MS, PhD, CAAB, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Stephen Reed, DVM, DACVIM, Rood &amp; Riddle Equine Hospital, Rebecca Gimenez Husted, BS, PhD, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue and Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC, Texas Veterinary Behavior Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is approved through the following organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 hours of RACE CE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"accordion ice\">\n   \n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969694\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969694\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969694\">\n        Module 1: Behavior Basics and Equine Body Language      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969694\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969694\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: The Stress Response<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Equine Body Language and Vocalizations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: How Horses Perceive the World<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Basics of Learning Theory and Behavior<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969802\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969802\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969802\">\n        Module 2: Fear Free Core Concepts      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969802\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969802\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Touch Gradient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Considerate Approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Gentle Control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969902\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969902\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969902\">\n        Module 3: Transportation of Horses      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969902\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969902\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Training and Loading into the Trailer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Traveling with Horses Safely and Comfortably<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Unloading and Arrival<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc39699f6\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc39699f6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc39699f6\">\n        Module 4: Fear Free Hospital Environment      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc39699f6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc39699f6\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Fear Free Considerations for the Hospital Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Bringing Horses In and Working With Them In the Hospital Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Medication Administration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Fear Free Stall Rest<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969af3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969af3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969af3\">\n        Module 5: The Horse Owner\u2019s Role      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969af3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969af3\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Owner Communication and Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Introduction to Veterinary Care Training and Cooperative Care&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Creating a Successful Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Selecting Reinforcers and Reinforcement Delivery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Teaching Behavior with Positive Reinforcement<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969c2c\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969c2c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969c2c\">\n        Module 6: Equine Cooperative Care Training      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969c2c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969c2c\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Creating a Training Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Teaching Restraint as a Skill &amp; Stationing Behaviors&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Common Husbandry Procedures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Training for Hoof Care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 5: Cooperative Care for Veterinary Treatments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 6: Cooperative Care Training at the Veterinary Appointment&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969d1b\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969d1b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969d1b\">\n        Module 7: Calming Medications and Therapeutics      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969d1b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969d1b\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Complementary and Alternative Therapeutics<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690bfc3969df9\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690bfc3969df9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690bfc3969df9\">\n        Module 8: Acute Pain and Pain Management in Horses      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690bfc3969df9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690bfc3969df9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Pain and Analgesia: Introduction, Importance, and Integration into Fear Free<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acute Pain, Focus on Field Situations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acute Pain, Focus on Hospital Situations<\/h4>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"benefits\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palemint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the exclusive benefits included with the Veterinary Professional Membership. In addition to the applicable certification programs, your membership gives you access to so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deepen your Fear Free knowledge and earn more CE. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/education-resources\/\">Explore all courses here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Download logos, email signatures, social media graphics, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Peruse client communication handouts, fear, anxiety and stress assets, questionnaires, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directory Listing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once individually certified, members have the opportunity to opt-in to be found in our online directory. <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.fearfree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Fear Free certified professional or practice near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification Kit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once individually certified, members are able to order a complimentary gift to celebrate their new certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our exclusive, members-only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/fearfreecertifiedpros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a> to share advice and connect with other Fear Free professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy special pricing on products and services that are aligned with our values. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/about-fearfree\/our-friends\/\">View Friends of Fear Free<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merchandise &amp; Swag<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our online store is exclusive to active members who can purchase merch and swag to promote certification status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Certification kit and online directory listing benefits are not eligible with the Academia Membership.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-mint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"ff-blockquote\">\n  <svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"80\" title=\"quote-left\" class=\"quote-icon\">\n    <path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\" \/>\n  <\/svg>\n  <span class=\"quote\">\n    <p>I have been in practice for 30 years and this is a game-changer. I have been so pleased at how quickly and effectively I have been able to integrate Fear Free practices into my daily work, even in areas outside of primary care. It has had a significant side effect too: happy, less stressed doctors and staff.<\/p>\n  <\/span>\n      <cite class=\"author\">\u2014 Suzanne Cook Olson, DVM, DACVIM<\/cite>\n  \n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"requirements\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"card-container  md-1-up sm-1-up\">\n   \n\n\n  <div class=\"card has-paleice-background-color  stack-mobile horizontal  has-logo v-top\">\n              <div class=\"logo-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF_CertPro_RGB@2x-300x193-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-body \">\n      <span class=\"headline \">\n                <h3>Requirements<\/h3>                      <\/span>\n      <p>To successfully attain and maintain certification, all members must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pass each online module with a score of 80% or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Sign and uphold to the Fear Free Pledge, a commitment to follow a humane, emotionally protective code of conduct and ethical standards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an active membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"card has-butter-background-color  stack-mobile horizontal  has-logo v-top\">\n              <div class=\"logo-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FF_EliteCertPro_RGB@2x-300x213-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-body \">\n      <span class=\"headline \">\n                <h3>Earning Elite Designation<\/h3>                      <\/span>\n      <p>Becoming an Elite Certified Professional is for veterinary members who want to go above and beyond in their commitment to Fear Free. Elite Certified Professionals are individuals who are continually committed to a higher level of education and this status allows the opportunity to set themselves apart from the rest.<\/p>\n<p>The requirements to achieve this designation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of one Veterinary Professional Certification Program (any species)<\/li>\n<li>Completing 35 total hours of Fear Free-provided CE<\/li>\n<li>Keep an active membership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To track your progress towards achieving Elite status, check your Member Homepage in the My Learning section.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"pricing\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-paleprim-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h2\">Veterinary Professional Membership Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership is renewed annually from the date of purchase or date of membership assignment by a Team Administrator. 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