Professionals
AAI Development
The Professionals Learning Portal is the gateway to all the courses, resources, and instruments that facilitate AAI teaching and learning.
A blend of online, offline and in classroom training
Certification Programs for Professionals
offers credentialing for members of professionals incorporating animals.
Professional Application of Animal Assisted Interventions
Animal Assisted Interventions in Health Care settings
Animal Assisted Therapy: Techniques and exercises for Dog Assisted Interventions.
Animal Assisted Therapy: Techniques and exercises for Dog Assisted Interventions.
Animal Assisted Interventions for health and human service professiionals
Dog Assisted Interventions for Special Needs
Animal Assisted Interventions for individuals
Guide to treating companion animal issues. Human - Animal Interactions
Dog Assisted Interventions in community care settings
These programs have pre requisites applied to them please contact us for further information.
Requirements
Education:
You will need to hold education and qualifications within specific industry field Example: Dr/teacher/therapist/lifestyle coordinator etc. or equivilant.
Minimum Age: 21 years
English:
This PD involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments
Computing:
Access to a computer and the internet.
Physical requirements:
Involves physical activities.
What you will Learn
Branding
Our programs addresses basic learning theory through lectures, reading assignments, and industry volunteer placement: but, most importantly, it teaches the practical application of dog assisted interventions, pet therapy and skill set training.
Our trainers in the classroom are the same trainers that you will find working with you during practical “hands-on” lessons.
Training Calendar
AAI Professional Development training starts in February through to December of each year.
Autumn - March, April and May,
Winter - June, July and August,
Spring - September, October and November,
We offer training times during the working week, day, evening and weekends.
Industry Placement
Our training program offers participants, industry community placement which they can apply the techniques learned as well as opportunities to take their good - natured dogs to our partner community facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centres disability and service the general public.
Up & Coming PD
Online registration is available approximately six weeks before each PD workshop.
Depending on the number of people who register, online registration will remain open until two days before the workshop or until all available spaces are filled to allow enough time to organise catering and resources.
The venues request dietary requirements 7 working days prior to the workshop. Please understand if you have specified any dietary requirements within this period we may be unable to cater for your specific needs.
Workshop space is limited for each workshop and demand in some areas can be quite high. We strongly recommend that you secure your place by registering as soon as possible.
After you have registered, you will receive email confirmation of the registration.
We will also notify you by email about any unavoidable changes to the date or venue.
Missed the latest PD workshop,
Interested in attending a PD workshop,
please email us directly,
so we can add your name to our list.
We can advise you on our next up and coming
PD workshops,
but be quick as they fill very quickly.
Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated
Get in Touch
For all inquiries please contact
Therapeutic Dog Services
Email:
Phone: 0481293370
or
AAI Discovery Centre
Email:
Phone: 0415 132 654
For all inquiries please contact us