Animal Therapy Course
This course teaches you to design safe, evidence-based animal therapy sessions for occupational therapy. You will build clinical reasoning skills, set measurable goals, ensure dog welfare, comply with legal and ethical standards, and develop sustainable programs that enhance client outcomes and engagement. Gain practical knowledge in session planning, safety protocols, documentation, and program evaluation to confidently implement high-quality animal-assisted therapy.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to design and deliver safe, evidence-based dog-assisted therapy sessions that boost client goals and participation. Master AAT foundations, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical reasoning, handler collaboration, documentation, and outcome tracking for building effective animal-assisted 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 standardized outcome measures and clear case notes.
- Launch AAT pilots by building policies, training staff, and reporting to stakeholders.
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