Animal Therapy Course
This course equips you with skills to create safe, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy sessions using dogs in occupational therapy settings. You will master clinical reasoning, goal setting, animal welfare, legal ethics, and building lasting programs that boost client results and engagement.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and run safe, proven dog-assisted therapy sessions that meet client needs and boost participation. Cover AAT basics, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical thinking, handler teamwork, record-keeping, and results tracking to confidently develop and maintain top-notch animal therapy programs.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals by turning therapy deficits into clear, measurable dog-assisted outcomes.
- Run safe AAT sessions with proper structure, risk control, and handler collaboration.
- Apply AAT protocols covering infection control, animal welfare, and client safety.
- Document AAT impact using standard outcome measures and clear case notes.
- Launch AAT pilots by building policies, training staff, and reporting to stakeholders.
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