Animal Therapy Course
This course equips you to create safe, evidence-based animal therapy sessions within occupational therapy practice. Develop clinical reasoning skills, establish measurable goals, safeguard animal welfare, adhere to legal and ethical standards, and establish sustainable animal-assisted therapy programmes that enhance client outcomes and engagement.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Animal Therapy Course provides practical skills for designing and delivering safe, evidence-based dog-assisted sessions to enhance functional goals and client engagement. Master the fundamentals of animal-assisted therapy, legal and ethical obligations, safety and infection control measures, clinical reasoning, session planning with handlers, documentation practices, and outcome evaluation to confidently develop, assess, and maintain a high-quality animal-assisted therapy programme.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals: convert occupational therapy deficits into clear, measurable dog-assisted outcomes.
- Conduct safe AAT sessions: structure sessions, manage risks, and collaborate with handlers.
- Implement AAT protocols: cover infection control, animal welfare, and client safety essentials.
- Record AAT impact: apply standardised occupational therapy outcome measures and precise case notes.
- Initiate AAT pilots: develop policies, train staff, and report outcomes to stakeholders.
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