Description

Imagine easing anxiety with the wag of a tail or lifting someone’s spirits with the gentle nudge of a furry companion. The Animal Assisted Therapy Basics Course explores how animals can play a powerful role in emotional wellbeing, mental health support, and gentle companionship. This course offers an online introduction into the foundations of animal-assisted approaches, the benefits they bring, and how they’re used in care settings, schools, counselling spaces, and more — without any fluff (well, maybe just the furry kind).

Whether you're curious about therapy animals or looking to build your understanding of the field, this course lays out the essentials with clarity and care. With no barking up the wrong tree, you'll explore topics such as human-animal interaction, ethical considerations, and the emotional science behind it all. The content is thoughtfully designed for learners who want a clear and friendly approach — all from the comfort of your own screen, no chew toys required.

Key Features

CPD Accredited

FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate

Fully online, interactive course

Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly

24/7 Learning Assistance

Discounts on bulk purchases

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy

Module 02: Types of Therapies with Animals

Module 03: Human-Animal Bond in Animal-Assisted Therapy

Module 04: Selecting and Training Therapy Animals

Module 05: Mental Health and Animal-Assisted Therapy

Module 06: Animal-Assisted Interventions

Module 07: Animals as Physical Assistants in Therapy

Module 08: Children and Animals in Therapy

Module 09: Assessing and Planning Therapy Programs

Module 10: Animal-Assisted Therapy Techniques and Activities

Module 11: Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Animals

Module 12: Animal Welfare and Ethics

Learning Outcomes:

Understand diverse applications of Animal-Assisted Therapy in healthcare.

Develop skills in selecting, training, and managing therapy animals effectively.

Create and implement therapeutic programs for various populations.

Gain insights into the ethical considerations of Animal Assisted Therapy.

Acquire knowledge of effective techniques and activities in therapy sessions.

Establish meaningful therapeutic relationships with animals for improved outcomes.

Accreditation

This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certificate

After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

Healthcare Professionals

Counsellors and Psychologists

Educators and Special Education Teachers

Animal Enthusiasts

Social Workers

Occupational Therapists

Parents and Caregivers

Individuals Exploring Alternative Therapies

Career path

Animal-Assisted Therapist

Healthcare Counsellor

Special Education Support Worker

Social Worker in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Therapy Animal Trainer

Program Coordinator in Animal-Assisted Therapy

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate.

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK).
For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.
Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

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