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LEVEL 3 award - fundamentals in AAI - limited availability
The Level 3 Award, Fundamentals in Animal-Assisted Interventions, delivered by the Elysian Academy, gives you a grounded, ethical and practical understanding of AAI. Designed for individuals working within education, care, and therapeutic settings, this modular programme blends solid theory, real-world case studies, and hands-on experiential learning with animals in safe and supportive environments.
With decades of combined expertise, our team guides you through the core principles, practical application, and ethical standards that shape responsible, impactful AAI practice.
Each module builds on the previous learnings, ensuring that by the end of the programme, you are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to expand your work in the field.
Module 1 leads you through the history of human–animal partnerships and to discover the core AAI framework, as well as exploring the benefits of AAI, ethical considerations, animal selection, welfare, safeguarding, and outcome measurement. You also get to engage with case studies and reflective exercises tailored to your own setting.
Module 2 focuses on meeting client needs, where you learn how to shape AAI sessions for diverse groups including children, young people, adults, and neurodivergent individuals. We explore autism, anxiety, and mental health considerations through an added live workshop, reflective activities, and real case studies.
Module 3 homes in on practical application, where you take part in a practical farm-based training day and develop real-world skills, planning simple AAI sessions to meet the needs of service users. You will get to deepen your reflective journaling practice and build practical guidance tools, such as checklists, for your own environment.
Module 4 moves into ethics, safety and professional boundaries, examining the evolution of ethics in AAI and how to uphold these standards in therapeutic settings. As part of this Module, you will work through case studies to apply ethical reasoning, review risk and safety protocols, and strengthen your professional boundaries to protect both clients and animals.
Module 5 focuses on reflective practice and integration where you will learn how reflective practice elevates AAI delivery. There will be an opportunity to review past or current cases from your own work, adapt your approach, and refine your professional judgement to meet the unique needs of each scenario.
If you are interested in this popular programme, please contact academy@elysianuk.org.
All participants for Level 3 are required to complete the Application Form below:
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Note: the next course starts on the 2nd March, 2026. Application forms must be completed before the 16th February. Once applications have been approved, full payment must be made by the 23rd February.
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS
Aimed at therapeutic professionals with access to animals and clients, which can be in care, education or health settings. The programme offers an extensive look at the theory and research behind AAI as well as the professional issues of working with animals and clients in therapeutic settings.
Our Level 5 Diploma in Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) delivered by Elysian Academy offers a comprehensive pathway for professionals looking to become skilled practitioners in this dynamic and growing field. This in-depth course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate the therapeutic benefits of AAI into their existing professional practice across education, care, social work, or therapy. With decades of combined expertise, our team guides you through the core principles, practical application, and ethical standards that shape responsible, impactful AAI practice.
The programme covers a broad range of essential topics, including ethical frameworks, animal welfare, safeguarding, and therapeutic strategies, ensuring learners can deliver safe and effective interventions. Participants will also develop a reflective practice, enhancing their ability to adapt and grow in their AAI work. Each module builds on the previous learnings, ensuring that by the end of the programme, you are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to expand your work in the field.
Delivered through a combination of online learning and practical workshops, the course provides a flexible approach to suit working professionals. Training can be facilitated at one of our Elysian sites or tailored to be delivered directly to your team.
Academic requirements – need to have the academic skills and abilities, to degree level, to complete written assignments and a personal reflective journal that demonstrates the learning and experiences undertaken on the course.
Emotional resilience – Able to discuss wide range of social/emotional/mental health issues as well as trauma.
If you are interested in this popular programme, please contact academy@elysianuk.org.
All participants are required to complete an Application Form - this will be available for Level 5 nearer the release date.
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