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Animal Assisted Therapy Insights
Online Training Academy

CPD approved | Lifetime Access | 10 CPD Points | No Hidden Fees

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
3.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Updated in January 2026

The Animal Assisted Therapy Insights Course offers an in-depth understanding of Animal Assisted Therapy, emphasizing its growing importance in the modern world. As mental health concerns rise, Animal Assisted Therapy provides an innovative approach to treatment, leveraging the profound human-animal bond to improve emotional and psychological well-being.

Learning Animal Assisted Therapy is crucial, as it equips individuals with the skills to incorporate animals into therapeutic settings, benefiting both daily life and professional careers. In the UK, this expertise can open job opportunities in various healthcare and educational sectors, with salaries ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 annually.

The course covers essential topics such as selecting and training therapy animals, developing therapeutic relationships, and ensuring animal welfare and ethics. With the sector experiencing a growth rate of 7-9% annually, the demand for Animal Assisted Therapy professionals is increasing, highlighting the course's advantages. Completing this course not only enhances personal growth and empathy but also positions individuals favorably in a thriving and impactful field.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified Animal Assisted Therapy Course
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
13
lectures
3h 50m
total

    • 1: Introduction to Animal-Assisted Therapy 15:16
    • 2: Various Types of Animal Therapies 17:35
    • 3: Choosing and Preparing Therapy Animals 18:11
    • 4: The Human-Animal Bond in Therapy 19:45
    • 5: The Role of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health 21:40
    • 6: Understanding Animal-Assisted Interventions 19:18
    • 7: Therapeutic Interactions Between Children and Animals 18:34
    • 8: Animals as Physical Aids in Therapy 18:12
    • 9: Building Therapeutic Relationships with Animals 20:41
    • 10: Evaluating and Planning Therapy Programs 21:47
    • 11: Techniques and Activities in Animal-Assisted Therapy 19:35
    • 12: Animal Welfare and Ethical Considerations 17:31
    • 13: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

Description

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Module 02: Various Types of Animal Therapies
  • Module 03: Choosing and Preparing Therapy Animals
  • Module 04: The Human-Animal Bond in Therapy
  • Module 05: The Role of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health
  • Module 06: Understanding Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Module 07: Therapeutic Interactions Between Children and Animals
  • Module 08: Animals as Physical Aids in Therapy
  • Module 09: Building Therapeutic Relationships with Animals
  • Module 10: Evaluating and Planning Therapy Programs
  • Module 11: Techniques and Activities in Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Module 12: Animal Welfare and Ethical Considerations

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the diverse roles animals play in therapeutic interventions.
  • Explore effective techniques and activities for Animal Assisted Therapy.
  • Develop insights into assessing and planning tailored therapy programs.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with animals, fostering healing connections.
  • Grasp the ethical considerations and uphold animal welfare in therapy practices.
  • Gain knowledge of various interventions, from mental health to physical assistance.

Who is this course for?

This Animal Assisted Therapy course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Animal Assisted Therapy. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Individuals passionate about the intersection of therapy and animal companionship.
  • Mental health professionals seeking innovative therapeutic approaches.
  • Educators interested in incorporating animal-assisted interventions into learning environments.
  • Parents looking to understand the benefits of animals in child development.
  • Animal enthusiasts keen to explore the transformative power of the human-animal bond.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Animal Assisted Therapy course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Animal Assisted Therapy course.

Career path

After finishing this Animal Assisted Therapy course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Animal Assisted Therapy are:

  • Mental Health Nurse - £24K to 40K/year.
  • Animal-Assisted Therapist - £20K to 35K/year.
  • Therapy Animal Trainer - £18K to 30K/year.
  • Rehabilitation Therapist - £25K to 45K/year.
  • Child Therapist - £22K to 40K/year.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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