Animal Therapy Course
This course teaches you to create safe, evidence-based animal therapy sessions in occupational therapy. You will develop clinical reasoning skills, set measurable goals, ensure dog welfare, comply with legal and ethical standards, and build lasting AAT programs that boost client results and engagement.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and run safe, proven dog-assisted therapy sessions that meet client needs and boost participation. Master AAT basics, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical thinking, handler session planning, record-keeping, and results tracking to confidently set up and maintain top-notch animal-assisted therapy initiatives.
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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 teamwork.
- Apply AAT protocols covering infection control, animal welfare, and client safety.
- Document AAT impact using standard therapy outcome measures and clear notes.
- Launch AAT pilots by developing policies, training staff, and reporting to stakeholders.
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