CEH 0056 | Standards of AAT Practice | C25/26 | Course 2 (of 4)
Nov 28, 2025 - Sep 14, 2026
2.4 CEUs
Spots remaining: 19
Full course description
Course: CEH 0056 | Standards of AAT Practice | C25/26 | Course 2 (of 4)
This online course will introduce participants to the essential components to administer a safe, effective, and ethical Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program. Participants will:
- gain knowledge in animal advocacy, risk management, liability and legislative considerations
- learn how to plan and maintain safe animal/human interactions
- become knowledgeable about how to ensure and promote animal welfare and health
- learn how to ensure human welfare
- become aware of animal characteristics to consider to determine animal suitability for AAT practice
- explore the ethical considerations of AAT and the impact of AAT on treatment
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all previous AAT certificate coursework.
24 contact hours/2.4 CEUs per course/Certificate upon completion of all 4 courses.
Schedule & Location:
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2025
- End Date: Feb 28, 2026
- Online Asynchronous: No live meeting day/time; participants will access the curriculum online within the fixed Start/End dates, and advance through the program according to scheduled assignment due dates.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Lois Harrison, Concordia University Professor
Dr. Harrison is the School of Health Professions Interprofessional Clinic Coordinator at Concordia University Wisconsin. Her research interests focus on interprofessional education, animal assisted interventions, and health/wellness for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disability.