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Matching Animals to Care Settings in AAI
£30.00 GBP
Taxes included.
Course Overview
This course provides practical guidance on selecting the right animals and roles for Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in diverse care environments. Participants will learn the distinctions between therapy animals, emotional support animals (ESAs), visiting animals, and service animals, while exploring species-specific considerations for safety, effectiveness, and suitability. The course emphasises ethical practice, risk management, and matching animal roles to client needs to promote positive outcomes and ensure the welfare of the animals involved. Through case studies, practical examples, and reflective exercises, learners will gain the skills to make informed decisions about animal selection and deployment in care settings.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between therapy animals, ESAs, visiting animals, and service animals
- Identify species commonly used in AAI and understand their behavioural traits
- Match animal roles and species to specific care settings, such as dementia care, mental health, or hospice
- Apply principles of animal welfare, consent, and risk management
- Design interventions that balance client needs, environmental considerations, and ethical responsibilities
Who This Course is For
This beginner-level course is suitable for social workers, parents, carers, care professionals, AAI facilitators, and therapists seeking to implement safe, effective, and ethical Animal-Assisted Interventions.
Next Steps
Strengthen your understanding, build your confidence, and develop practical strategies for selecting and deploying animals in care settings. Enrol now and take the next step toward creating safe, ethical, and impactful Animal-Assisted Interventions that benefit both clients and animals.