Introduction to the Program

No pierdas esta gran oportunidad y actualiza tus conocimientos en todo lo relativo a las Intervenciones Asistidas con Animales y su uso en terapia ocupacional”

En la actualidad, son indiscutibles los múltiples beneficios que se producen a nivel físico, social o mental gracias a las interacciones y entornos facilitados con animales. De hecho, estos ya estaban presentes en contextos terapéuticos, mucho antes de disponer de evidencia científica documentada. 

Por eso, este programa académico se centrará en conocer y comprender las distintas líneas de intervención que se desarrollan dentro del campo de las Terapias e Intervenciones Asistidas con Animales (IAA). Para ello, este programa ofrece conocimiento especializado para formar un adecuado vínculo con el animal, concretamente con el perro, que se va a formar en las Intervenciones Asistidas, respetando su naturaleza y entendiendo su forma de aprendizaje.

En esta especialización también se abordan el conjunto de técnicas y ejercicios necesarios para poder intervenir como terapeutas a nivel psicomotor, empleando como coterapeutas al caballo de forma que permite trabajar a nivel físico, emocional, sensorial, cognitivo y social.

A su vez, esta capacitación desarrolla una metodología alternativa para el uso de las aves en estado de cautividad para generar beneficios tanto en humanos como en las mismas aves, no sin antes entender cuáles son las características de la especie que se desarrollan en un medio natural.

Finalmente, desarrolla conocimiento especializado sobre los animales no convencionales que participan de manera regular en las Intervenciones Asistidas, características y recomendaciones en el ámbito asistencial, metodología de trabajo con respecto a las aves y con respecto a los usuarios, patologías para las cuáles está indicada su participación y los parámetros básicos que aseguran el mantenimiento de su bienestar. 

De esta forma, el profesional de la veterinaria podrá obtener mejores resultados a través del trabajo y los programas de intervención que desarrolle.  

Esta Postgraduate diploma es la oportunidad que estabas esperando para elevar tu carrera al siguiente nivel y convertirte en un veterinario de prestigio”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Canine, Equine, Avian and Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Las características más destacadas de la capacitación son: 

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Terapias Asistidas con Animales
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Las novedades sobre Terapias Asistidas con Animales
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras en Terapias Asistidas con Animales
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Un programa de alto nivel, pensado especialmente para actualizar los conocimientos del alumno de una forma cómoda y efectiva”

El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector, que vierten en este programa la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el especialista deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos en Terapias Asistidas con Animales y con gran experiencia. 

Tendrás a tu entera disposición el mejor material didáctico, lo que te permitirá un estudio contextual que te facilitará el aprendizaje"

Al tratarse de un programa educativo dictado en modalidad 100% online, podrás compaginar tus estudios con tu labor profesional"

Syllabus

The syllabus and contents for this academic program have been designed by a group of professional experts in the field of Animal-Assisted Therapies, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases they have reviewed, studied and diagnosed, and who possess extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine. This assures students that, upon completing the program, they will be fully qualified to work in Animal-Assisted Interventions from a multidisciplinary approach that favors both humans and animals.  

The largest content bank in the sector, condensed into an academic program that lasts just a few months”

Module 1. Canine-Assisted Interventions

1.1. Canine Ethology

1.1.1. Behavioral Genetics
1.1.2. Behavioral Developmental Processes in Puppies
1.1.3. Canine Communication
1.1.4. Intraspecies and Interspecies Hierarchies
1.1.5. Hormonal Influence on the Development of Canine Behaviors
1.1.6. Play Behavior

1.2. Canine Intelligence

1.2.1. Understanding Human Language
1.2.2. Problem Solving Skills
1.2.3. Studies on the Most Intelligent Breeds

1.3. Dog Characteristics for Assisted Intervention

1.3.1. Physical Characteristics
1.3.2. Behavioral Characteristics
1.3.3. Selectively Bred or Pedigreed Dogs
1.3.4. Dogs from Shelters or Pounds

1.4. Canine Selection Methods for Assisted Interventions

1.4.1. Campbell's Test
1.4.2. Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ)
1.4.3. The Ecological Test “Ethotest”
1.4.4. Other Protocols for Canine Selection

1.5. Training Techniques

1.5.1. Traditional Training
1.5.2. Positive Training
1.5.3. Shaping
1.5.4. Luring
1.5.5. Targeting
1.5.6. Clicker Use

1.6. Management Training Techniques

1.6.1. Propaedeutics for Learning
1.6.2. Attention to Calling
1.6.3. Walking Side by Side
1.6.4. Standing Orders
1.6.5. Muzzle Use

1.7. Training Techniques by Objectives

1.7.1. Grasping, Bringing and Releasing Objects
1.7.2. Going to a Place
1.7.3. Barking on Command
1.7.4. Behavior Imitation

1.8. Canine Handling during Sessions

1.8.1. Canine Handling and Activity Elements
1.8.2. Controlled Approach with Users
1.8.3. How to End a Session with the Dog?

1.9. Veterinary Care

1.9.1. Preventive Medicine
1.9.2. Basic First Aid
1.9.3. Genetic Problems of Common Intervention Breeds
1.9.4. Nutrition and Diet

1.10. Detecting Canine Behavior Problems

1.10.1. Stress Factors
1.10.2. Aggressiveness
1.10.3. Fear, Anxiety and Phobia
1.10.4. Impulsiveness
1.10.5. Senility

Module 2. Equine-Assisted Interventions

2.1. Ethology

2.1.1. History of Equine Ethology
2.1.2. Theoretical Ethological Basis
2.1.3. Equine Ethology

2.2. Equine Behavior

2.2.1. Horses in the Animal Kingdom
2.2.2. Equine Breeds
2.2.3. Equine Behavior

2.3. Horses

2.3.1. Horse Breeding
2.3.2. Equine Characteristics
2.3.3. Equine Education

2.4. Types of Horses Used in Assisted Interventions

2.4.1. Selecting Suitable Horses for Assisted Interventions
2.4.2. Horse Characteristics for Assisted Intervention
2.4.3. Horse Training for Assisted Interventions

2.5. Horse Care

2.5.1. Diet in Therapy Horses
2.5.2. Care in Therapy Horses
2.5.3. Education in Therapy Horses

2.6. Horse Training

2.6.1. Therapy Horse Training
2.6.2. Treatment and Ground Training in Therapy Horses
2.6.3. Treatment and Saddle Training in Therapy Horses

2.7. Working Techniques in Horses

2.7.1. Therapeutic Tasks and Activities
2.7.2. Warm Ups and Walks
2.7.3. Relaxation and Breaks

2.8. Cotherapeutic Animals

2.8.1. The Horse in Equine Therapy
2.8.2. Benefits for the Horse in Equine Therapy
2.8.3. Benefits for the Other Animals in Equine Therapy

2.9. Horse Pathologies

2.9.1. Types of Pathologies
2.9.2. Selecting a Horse for each Type of Pathology
2.9.3. Pathologies not Suitable for Equine Therapy

2.10. Horse Equipment

2.10.1. Equine Therapy: Cinchuelo and Stable Bridle
2.10.2. Therapeutic Riding: Saddle and Working Bridle
2.10.3. Complementary Equipment according to the Pathology

Module 3. Avian-Assisted Interventions

3.1. General Ethological Aspects of Birds for Assisted Interventions

3.1.1. Falconiformes
3.1.2. Strigiformes
3.1.3. Psittaciformes
3.1.4. Other Species

3.2. Evidence for Intelligence in Birds

3.2.1. Visual and Hearing Acuity
3.2.2. Spacial Localization
3.2.3. Gregarious Behavior Synchronization
3.2.4. Imitating Human Language
3.2.5. Problem-Solving Skills

3.3. History of Human Activities Conducted with Birds

3.3.1. Falconry
3.3.2. Colombiculture
3.3.3. Avian-Assisted Interventions

3.4. Avian Characteristics for Assisted Intervention

3.4.1. Physical Characteristics
3.4.2. Behavioral Characteristics
3.4.3. Breeding Birds
3.4.4. Birds in Recovery Centers

3.5. Bird Management and Control

3.5.1. Glove or Gauntlet
3.5.2. Creance
3.5.3. Jesses
3.5.4. Straps
3.5.5. Scales
3.5.6. Hood
3.5.7. Telemetry Equipment

3.6. Handling Facilities

3.6.1. Enclosures
3.6.2. Environmental Enrichment
3.6.3. Classrooms for Birds-Assisted Interventions

3.7. Training Techniques

3.7.1. Taming or Habituation
3.7.2. Jumps to the Fist
3.7.3. Flights with Belay
3.7.4. Flights without Belay

3.8. Daily Preparation Routines

3.8.1. Diet Preparation
3.8.2. Cleaning of Enclosures
3.8.3. Physical Condition and Health Evaluation
3.8.4. Landscaping
3.8.5. Training
3.8.6. Daily Activity Record

3.9. Veterinary Care

3.9.1. Preventive Medicine
3.9.2. Most Common Diseases
3.9.3. Plumage Maintenance

3.10. Legal Requirements for Keeping Wild Birds

3.10.1. Current Legislation on Keeping Wild Birds
3.10.2. Documentation Requirements
3.10.3. Associations Regulating or Reporting on the Use of Wild Birds

Module 4. Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions

4.1. Unconventional Animals

4.1.1. Unconventional Animals
4.1.2. Types of Unconventional Animals

 4.1.2.1. Marine Mammals
 4.1.2.2. Farm Animals
 4.1.2.3. Others

4.1.3. Intervention Contexts and Scope

 4.1.3.1. Physical and Neuronal
 4.1.3.2. Psychomotor
 4.1.3.3. Emotional
 4.1.3.4. Cognitive

4.2. Unconventional Animals: Marine Mammals

4.2.2. Organization and Ethology

 4.2.2.1. Cetaceans (Dolphins)
 4.2.2.2. Pinnipeds (Sea Lions and Seals)

4.2.3. Dolphin Therapy (DAT) and Otarian-Assisted Therapy (OAT)

4.3. Unconventional Animals: Farm Animals

4.3.1. Organization and Ethology

 4.3.1.1. Bovine: Cattle and Sheep
 4.3.1.2. Birds: Hens and Poultry
 4.3.1.3. Rodents and Rabbits

4.3.2. Farm Schools and Therapeutic Environments

4.4. Parameters for Human-Animal Interaction in Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions

4.4.1. Animal Requirements: Health Status and Zoonosis
4.4.2. Education and Preparation

 4.4.2.1. Professionals and Therapists
 4.4.2.2. Trainers
 4.4.2.3. Users
 4.4.2.4. Environment and Tools

4.4.3. Scope and Limitations

4.5. Non-Conventional Animal Training for Assisted Interventions

4.5.1. Habitat Considerations vs. Natural Environment
4.5.2. Veterinary Behavior and Therapeutic Uses
4.5.3. Training Techniques

 4.5.3.1. Positive Reinforcement (Primary and Secondary Reinforcement)
 4.5.3.2. Timing and Bridging
 4.5.3.3. Least Reinforcing Scenario (LRS)
 4.5.3.4. Time Out
 4.5.3.5. Systematic Desensitization

4.6. Theories on the Effectiveness of Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions

4.6.1. Mechanisms of action

 4.6.1.1. Stress Buffering Value
 4.6.1.2. Wampold's Contextual Model

4.6.2. Mechanisms of Change in Dolphin Therapy

 4.6.2.1. Cavitational Hypothesis
 4.6.2.2. Resonance Hypothesis

4.6.3. Positive Healing Bond Hypothesis

4.7. Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions for Physical and Neurological Disabilities

4.7.1. Dolphin Therapy and Otarid-Assisted Therapy (OAT) in People with Brain Damage
4.7.2. Dolphin Therapy and OAT in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
4.7.3. Farm Animals in Older Adults Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

4.8. Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions in Emotional and Psychological Disturbances

4.8.1. Therapeutic Farm in People Diagnosed with Mental Illness
4.8.2. Impact of Otolaryngeal-Assisted Therapy on Caregiver Overload
4.8.3. Dolphin Therapy in People with Mood and Affect Disorders

4.9. Ethical Considerations and Animal Well-Being Indicators

4.9.1. Perspectives in Europe and Spain
4.9.2. Measurement Tools and Parameters
4.9.3. Environmental Enrichment

 4.9.3.1. Human-Animal Interaction as an Enrichment Tool
 4.9.3.2. Visitor Effect Incidence

4.10. Current Status and Future Recommendations in Non-Conventional Animal-Assisted Interventions

4.10.1. The Importance of the Work Done by Keepers and Trainers with Zoo Animals in Assisted Interventions
4.10.2. Work Parameters in Field Practice: Trials and Single Cases
4.10.3. Reflections on the Impact of Interventions on the Well-Being of Unconventional Animals

unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”

Postgraduate Diploma in Assisted Intervention with Canines, Equines, Birds and Non-Conventional Animals

Are you passionate about working with animals and helping people through assisted intervention? If so, the Postgraduate Diploma in Assisted Intervention with Canines, Equines, Birds and Non-Conventional Animals from TECH Global University is the perfect program for you. At our institution you will learn the most effective techniques and methodologies to carry out assisted interventions using a variety of animals, including canines, equines, birds and other non-conventional animals. You will discover how these wonderful beings can contribute to the well-being and development of people in different contexts, such as therapy, education and rehabilitation. Animal-assisted intervention has proven to be a powerful therapeutic tool that helps improve the quality of life of people of all ages. Canines, equines, birds and other non-conventional animals have a positive impact on the emotional, physical and cognitive state of people, promoting learning, communication, self-esteem and emotional connection. In this program, you will acquire the necessary knowledge about animal behavior, the selection and training of intervention animals, the planning and execution of therapeutic sessions, and the evaluation of results. You will also learn about ethical and animal welfare considerations in assisted intervention.

Add a great specialization to your resume

The Postgraduate Diploma in Assisted Intervention with Canines, Equines, Birds and Non-Conventional Animals is taught online, which gives you the flexibility to study from anywhere and adapt your schedule to your personal and professional needs. You will have the support of experts in assisted intervention and case studies that will help you apply the concepts learned in real situations. This program is aimed at professionals from different fields, such as psychology, occupational therapy, pedagogy, special education, social work and other related fields, who wish to specialize in animal-assisted intervention. It is also suitable for those interested in starting a career in this growing field with great job opportunities.