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Leading Education and Professional Qualifications in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Elysian Academy equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks to deliver safe, evidence-based animal-assisted programmes.
Our nationally recognised qualifications and specialist courses empower learners to make a meaningful impact in therapeutic, educational, and social care settings.
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Pathways to Professional
Excellence
Pathway 1: Social Care
This pathway is for professionals working in residential care, fostering, youth services, family support, and community care.
Pathway 2: Education
This pathway is for educators, pastoral leads, SEND specialists, and school leaders.
Pathway 3: Therapeutic
This pathway is for therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals.
Level 3 Award – Fundamentals in AAI
- Next cohort: September 2026
- 140 hours guided learning
- Approximately 4 months to complete
- Hybrid format (online theory and practical in-person weekend)
Introduction to Animal Assisted Interventions
- In-person training
- Hands on practical learning
- Suitable across all pathways
- Suitable for all levels