Animal Therapy Course
This course teaches you to create safe, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy sessions within occupational therapy practice. You will 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 in Zambia's healthcare settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 basics, legal ethics, safety measures, clinical decision-making, handler session planning, record-keeping, and results tracking to confidently develop, assess, and maintain top-quality animal-assisted therapy in occupational settings.
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Develop skills
- Design AAT goals by turning occupational 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 occupational therapy outcome tools and detailed notes.
- Start AAT programmes by developing policies, training teams, and sharing outcomes with leaders.
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