You will only need twelve weeks of intensive study to gain a profound understanding of Animal-Assisted Intervention”

Animal-Assisted Therapies are currently experiencing great growth. This is because dogs, horses and some farm animals have ceased to be simple food or companion animals to become an active part in synergic and more balanced relationships within work teams, contributing to the training processes of the people with whom they intervene. Aware of this, TECH's team of professionals has designed this academic program that aims to teach veterinarians the correct way to implement these types of therapies and how to obtain excellent results. 

The compendium of contents designed by experts in the sector will be the student's main weapon to understand the fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Interventions. Thus, an in-depth review will allow students to learn about the most relevant research that proves the efficacy of these therapies, their potential benefits and the areas where they have the greatest impact.

Throughout these weeks of students will develop transversal competences at a theoretical and practical level, specifically in the therapy conducted with different types of patients and in the handling of animals most common used in AAI. They will have the ability to develop Assisted Therapy methodologies based on specific patient objectives or a systematic methodology that guarantees learning.

All this, in a 100% online updating program, which will allow students to increase their professional knowledge and grow as veterinarians, while balancing their studies with the rest of their activities. Thus, professionals will be able to grow and position themselves in the field without leaving aside any aspect of their life.

This Postgraduate certificate is the opportunity you were waiting for to take your career to the next level and become a prestigious veterinarian”

This Postgraduate certificate in Methodology in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) offers the characteristics of a high-level scientific, teaching, and technological program. These are some of its most notable features: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Breakthroughs in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Invest in knowledge and differentiate yourself from the competition by taking this complete academic program” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Veterinary Medicine, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading communities and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and extensively experienced experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies. 

You will have at your disposal a complete compendium of materials in multimedia format that will facilitate your learning”

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field”

The content structure has been designed by the best professionals in the Animal-Assisted Therapy sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine. This ensures that after completing the program, veterinarians will be fully qualified to work in Animal-Assisted Interventions from a multidisciplinary approach that favors both humans and animals. 

This Postgraduate certificate contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market”

Module 1. Methodology in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)

1.1. User Evaluation

1.1.1. First Interview and Information Gathering
1.1.2. Observing User Behavior with Animals
1.1.3. Different Areas to be Evaluated
1.1.4. Animal Selection According to User Needs

1.2. Setting Objectives

1.2.1. General Objectives
1.2.2. Specific Objectives
1.2.3. Intervention Plan
1.2.4. Returning Information to Users and/or Family Members

1.3. Techniques and Strategies

1.3.1. The Importance of Therapeutic Links
1.3.2. Therapeutic Strategy
1.3.3. Design of Activities
1.3.4. Resources and Timing

1.4. User Monitoring

1.4.1. Program Assessment
1.4.2. Assessing Difficulties Encountered during Therapy
1.4.3. Incorporating New Techniques and Activities in Therapy

1.5. Areas of Intervention

1.5.1. Population
1.5.2. Psychological-Emotional
1.5.3. Cognitive
1.5.4. Social

1.6. Techniques Used

1.6.1. Psychological-Emotional Dimension
1.6.2. Cognitive Dimension
1.6.3. Social Dimension

1.7. Intervention in Complicated Situations

1.7.1. Specific Training
1.7.2. Crises and Absences
1.7.3. Animal Stress

1.8. Equine-Assisted Interventions

1.8.1. Hippotherapy

1.8.1.1. Twin Mounting
1.8.1.2. Grounding

1.8.2. Therapeutic Riding
1.8.3. Adapted Horsemanship

1.9. Other Animal-Assisted Interventions

1.9.1. Interventions with Birds
1.9.2. Interventions with Dogs
1.9.3. Farm Animal Interventions

1.10. Scientific Evidence for AAI

1.10.1. Interventions with Dogs
1.10.2. Interventions with Horses
1.10.3. Interventions with Other Mammals and Rodents

An academic experience that will lay the foundation for your professional growth”