Animal Therapy Course
Learn to design safe, evidence-based animal therapy sessions in occupational therapy. Build clinical reasoning, set measurable goals, protect dog welfare, meet legal and ethical standards, and create sustainable AAT programs that improve client outcomes. This course equips you with practical skills for high-quality dog-assisted therapy.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Animal Therapy Course gives you practical skills to design and deliver safe, evidence-based dog-assisted sessions that improve functional goals and client engagement. Learn foundations of AAT, legal and ethical requirements, safety and infection control, clinical reasoning, session planning with handlers, documentation, and outcome measurement so you can confidently build, evaluate, and sustain a high-quality animal-assisted program.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals: turn OT deficits into clear, measurable dog-assisted outcomes.
- Run safe AAT sessions: structure, risk control, and handler collaboration skills.
- Apply AAT protocols: infection control, animal welfare, and client safety basics.
- Document AAT impact: use standardized OT outcome measures and clear case notes.
- Launch AAT pilots: build policies, train staff, and report results to stakeholders.
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