Animal Therapy Course
This course equips occupational therapists with skills to create and lead safe, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy sessions using dogs. Participants master AAT fundamentals, legal ethics, safety protocols, clinical decision-making, session design with handlers, documentation, and outcome evaluation to establish effective, sustainable programs that boost client engagement and functional results.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) to plan and execute secure, research-backed dog therapy sessions that enhance client goals and participation. Cover AAT principles, legal and ethical guidelines, safety and infection prevention, clinical reasoning, handler-inclusive session planning, documentation practices, and outcome assessment for developing robust AAT initiatives.
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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.
- Initiate AAT programs by developing policies, training teams, and reporting to stakeholders.
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