The Science of Animal-Assisted Healing

Reduce Stress. Strengthen Connection. Make Care More Meaningful.

Clients can feel anxious, lonely, or emotionally overwhelmed, and caregivers can struggle to find simple ways to help them feel safe and connected. Without proper training, animal-assisted care may be used incorrectly, avoided altogether, or create unnecessary safety and legal concerns.

The Science of Animal-Assisted Healing course gives your team practical guidance on how therapy animals can support emotional well-being and care. Staff will learn the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, the different types of assistance animals, how to include them in care routines, and the safety, ethical, and legal issues to consider.

For your business, this means calmer clients, stronger engagement, more confident staff, and care experiences that feel more personal. It can also help your organization stand out by offering thoughtful, compassionate support that builds trust and leaves a lasting impression on clients and families.

Course Goals:
✅Broaden the learner’s knowledge about assistant animals
✅Educate them on what working dogs are
✅Teach them about therapy animals
✅Help them understand the benefits of having animal companions
✅Inform them about service animals and how to get them

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Training, learners will be able to:
✅Distinguish the different types of assistant animals
✅Determine what kind of assistant animal is appropriate for a person
✅Demonstrate an understanding of how assistant animals can help people with disabilities or special needs
✅Provide the right information on how to get a service animal