Animal Therapy Course
This course equips you with skills to create and run safe, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy sessions using dogs in occupational therapy settings. You'll master clinical reasoning, goal setting, animal welfare, legal compliance, and program sustainability to boost client outcomes and engagement effectively.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and lead secure, research-backed dog-assisted therapy sessions that enhance client goals and participation. Cover AAT fundamentals, legal ethics, safety protocols, clinical decision-making, handler-inclusive planning, record-keeping, and results evaluation for robust animal-assisted programs.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals by converting occupational therapy deficits into measurable dog-assisted outcomes.
- Conduct safe AAT sessions with proper structure, risk management, and handler teamwork.
- Implement AAT protocols covering infection control, animal welfare, and client safety.
- Document AAT results using standard occupational therapy measures and detailed notes.
- Establish AAT programs by developing policies, training teams, and reporting to stakeholders.
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