CEH 0056 | Standards of AAT Practice | C25/26

This online course will introduce students to the essential components to administer a safe, effective and ethical AAT program. Students 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; and become aware of animal characteristics to consider to determine animal suitability for AAT practice. Students will also 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.

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Dr. Lois Harrison, Concordia University Professor
Email:  lois.harrison@cuw.edu
    DPT - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    MS - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science     BS - University of Wisconsin - Madison

Dr. Harrison is the School of Health Professions Inter-professional Clinic Coordinator at Concordia University Wisconsin. Her research interests focus on inter-professional education, animal assisted interventions, and health/wellness for individuals with intellectual/developmental disability.