Animal Therapy Course
This course equips you to create safe, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy sessions within occupational therapy. Develop clinical reasoning skills, establish measurable goals, ensure animal welfare, comply with legal and ethical standards, and build lasting programmes that enhance client results and engagement.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and run secure, research-backed dog-assisted therapy sessions that boost client goals and participation. Master AAT fundamentals, legal ethics, safety protocols, clinical decision-making, handler-inclusive planning, record-keeping, and results evaluation to develop, assess, and maintain top-tier animal-assisted therapy initiatives with confidence.
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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.
- Establish AAT programmes by developing policies, training teams, and reporting to stakeholders.
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