Animal Therapy Course
This course teaches how to create safe, proven animal therapy sessions for occupational therapy. You will gain skills in clinical thinking, setting clear goals, ensuring dog well-being, following legal and ethical rules, and building lasting programs that help clients improve their daily functions and stay engaged.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and lead safe, research-backed dog therapy sessions that boost client goals and involvement. Master basics of animal-assisted therapy, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical decision-making, handler-based planning, record-keeping, and result tracking to confidently develop, assess, and maintain top-quality animal therapy initiatives.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals by turning therapy deficits into clear, 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 therapy measures and detailed case notes.
- Start AAT programs by developing policies, training teams, and sharing outcomes with leaders.
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