Consulting for Health Care Professionals

Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated
May 15
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Implementing Animal Facilitated Therapies

Consulting for Health Care Professionals

Health care professionals interested in implementing AAT must be licensed and credentialed in their professional fields (e.g., registered nurse, physical or occupational therapist, social work).

Training is available for health care professionals implementing AAT into practice; this training includes assessment, documentation, evaluation, and specific techniques for therapy.
Animal evaluator and volunteer instructor courses are available to assist with skills to select animals and train staff and volunteers.
Animals such as dogs and cats should be certified to verify animals’ well-being and temperament.
Adequate strategic planning will lead to successful implementation of an AAI program