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 will master clinical reasoning, goal setting, animal welfare, legal compliance, and building lasting programs that boost client results and engagement.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and lead secure, research-backed dog therapy sessions that enhance client goals and participation. Cover AAT basics, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical decision-making, handler session planning, record-keeping, and evaluating results to establish effective animal-assisted therapy 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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