Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions Online Course

Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions

Your first step to confidently and ethically integrating animals into therapeutic work.

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to formalize your skills, Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)gives you the knowledge, tools, and ethical framework to start incorporating animals into your professional practice—safely, effectively, and with confidence.

This self-paced, six-module online course offers over 20 hours of engaging training through videos, audio lessons, downloadable slides, and practical resources. You’ll learn:

• Core principles of AAI—what it is, why it works, and the science behind it

• Animal welfare & ethics—ensuring the wellbeing of both your clients and animal partners

• Client assessment & safety protocols—matching the right interventions to the right people

• Therapeutic applications—real-world examples across age groups, populations, and settings

• Professional boundaries & documentation—keeping your work clear, ethical, and defensible

You’ll also gain lifetime access to all course materials and a private Facebook community of fellow professionals for ongoing support, discussion, and resource-sharing.

This course is pre-approved for 24 continuing education hours (Canada) and is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, coaches, and anyone seeking to integrate animals into their work with a solid, evidence-informed foundation.

By the end, you’ll feel equipped to bring the healing power of the human-animal bond into your sessions—while protecting the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of everyone involved.

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