Online + Classroom
Up to 6 months
1 week full time
$2,000.00
Entry Requirement
Year 10 High School certificate or equivalent OR Certificate IV in a relevant qualification OR Mature aged student
This course is not for International Student
Online & 1 week full time
$2,000.00
Entry Requirement
IELTS Language Score of 6.0 or equivalent
Do you want to share your love of animals with others, bringing the unique benefits of human-animal interaction into the lives of those that need it most?
Do you want an education that spans the breadth of animal assisted therapy, education and activities?
Our comprehensive program will give you the skills you need to participate in an existing programor to get started building your own. Students will examine how contact with animals can enhancehuman well-being in such fields as health care, social services, psychology, psychiatry, education,allied health, therapy, and many more. The course explores conceptual frameworks, research, andpractical techniques that will empower you to introduce animals to a variety of settings. It willenhance your personal growth and professional development.
The course will teach you to:
Work with animals in an educational or therapeutic setting
Correctly interpret human and animal body language
Understand animal cognition and emotions
Build safe & effective programs
Anticipate and resolve potential problems
Understand the legal and ethical issues
Work with a variety of personality types
Create animal enrichment programs
And much, much more!