Internship program Animal Assisted Therapies

The intentional incorporation of the animal as an integral part of the treatment process in order to promote the health promotion of a patient is becoming more and more frequent due to the innumerable benefits that this technique has demonstrated. However, this is an area where great care must be taken to ensure the well-being of the species, as well as the safety of the patient and the person receiving the therapy. For this reason, TECH has designed an eminently practical program with which graduates will be able to update themselves on the latest developments in this field through 120 hours of active work with a group of veterinary specialists versed in this area in an organization of the highest international prestige.

University certificate

duration

3 weeks

Modality

On-site

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

4 ECTS

Price(first year)

See price

With this Practical Training you will take a definitive step in your career.”

Introduction to the Program

A unique and cutting-edge program that will position you in front of real cases in which you will have to work with different animal-assisted therapies for diverse patients”

It is a fact that Animal Assisted Therapies are here to stay because of their unique ability to help people at risk of social exclusion, with functional diversity, psychological, emotional or psychiatric problems, and learning difficulties, among others. Therefore, it is vital for veterinarians to have a thorough understanding of how these therapies work with the aim of promoting the well-being of both the people and the animals involved.

In this sense, TECH's Internship program in Animal Assisted Therapies is characterized by offering the student a deep understanding of these interventions as bidirectional and holistic work processes, giving the necessary weight to each of the elements that make up the human-animal binomial. This is a unique opportunity that this center offers to veterinary science professionals to become part of a multidisciplinary team in this area during 120 hours of stay in an international organization.

In this way, throughout the 3 weeks of the stay, the specialist can work actively in the management of different cases through the application of the most avant-garde fundamentals of anthrozoology and psychology with animals, contributing to the psychosocial improvement of hundreds of patients. In addition, during the entire period, you will have the support of a tutor, who will ensure that all the requirements for which the program was designed are met. Thus, TECH guarantees an experience of the highest level in which the veterinarians will not only be able to keep up to date with the latest developments in this therapeutic area, but will also be able to use the experience of experts in this field to perfect their skills and offer an unparalleled clinical service.

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences”

Teaching Objectives

The general objective for which this Internship program in Animal Assisted Therapy has been designed is to provide the graduates with all the resources that will allow them to analyze the holistic change of people through the AAT and through the most innovative strategies for this purpose. Thus, they will be able to delve into the needs when it comes to forming multidisciplinary teams involved in these clinical guidelines, also delving into the legal and ethical aspects that accompany this practice in the current international veterinary environment.

Make the most of this opportunity to surround yourself with expert professionals and learn from their work methodology”

General Objectives

Analyze the holistic change people undergo through Animal-Assisted Therapies (AAT)
Present the current status and future perspective of learning studies
Differentiate Assisted Interventions from other non-clinical methods, analyzing their benefits

Specific Objectives

Generate skills and management tools in guide animal through the understanding of avian learning to facilitate the development of a working session
Identify the minimum care birds require and the problems that may arise in a working session
Determine which are the unconventional animals in assisted interventions
Analyze their basic behavior and biology
Develop the most recommended training and work techniques
Evaluate the most notable problems for their involvement
Identify the different types of disabilities
Define which animal is suitable for each intervention
Specify the different realities susceptible to animal-assisted intervention
Analyze the importance humans place on animals today
Establish the benefits of AAI
Substantiate animal-assisted intervention methodologies in professional care groups
Demonstrate knowledge of the different practical applications of animal-assisted interventions
Analyze the different approaches and intervention proposals made at each type of center
Identify types of centers according to the needs and demands of each user

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

Internship Program in Animal Assisted Therapies

In recent decades, the integration of animals to psychotherapeutic processes has shown positive results in the treatment of patients with various conditions, from those suffering some psychological or emotional difficulty to those who present some condition of disability. Due to the success of this method, there is an increasing demand for access to these services. Since it is important to have professionals who can guide these processes and ensure the safety of both the patient and the animal during the intervention sessions, at TECH Global University we developed the Internship Program in Animal Assisted Therapies. Through this program, you will enjoy a unique immersive experience in a reference center for three weeks, in continuous eight-hour days, accompanied by experts in the area.

Specialize in animal-assisted therapy

If you want to stand out as an expert in the service animal sector, in addition to offering sessions that effectively intervene in patients' problems and help their process, this program is for you. With this Internship Program you will be able to become a fundamental piece for the current labor market and revalue your professional profile. You will deepen your knowledge and fundamental skills in relation to the initial patient care and therapeutic procedures in each situation; you will analyze and identify the regulations governing activities in the field of Assistance Animals and assisted therapies, and you will ensure their correct application. Likewise, you will establish ethical management guidelines, together with the necessary parameters in the education, training and training of pets as co-therapists. This is your opportunity to acquire methods, strategies and resources that will favor the performance of your work.