You will learn how to analyze natural behaviors of in different avian species to convert them into capacities and potentialities in the use of Assisted Interventions” 

Birds of prey or raptors have been bred and managed for many years in different cultures mainly for falconry activities. Currently, more centers have been created to recover birds coming from illegal species trafficking, habitat degradation or poor breeding. Using them in assisted interventions is recent and there are still no relevant studies on their effectiveness, mainly therapeutic.  

This program develops an alternative methodology for the use of birds in captivity to generate benefits both in humans and in the birds themselves, but not before understanding the characteristics of the species that develop in a natural environment. 

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 Birds 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. 

Wild birds that cannot live free in nature because they lack the physical or behavioral capabilities to survive, or even because they could generate a biological imbalance in the ecosystem, captivity as an alternative must guarantee them the greatest possible well-being while satisfying their needs to the fullest as if they were in nature.   

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will allow you to balance your studies with your work while increasing your knowledge in the field” 

This postgraduate certificate in Avian-Assisted Intervention contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

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

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Psychology, 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 professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies.  

Psychologists must continue learning to adapt to new developments in the field"

This program is the opportunity you were waiting for to take your career to the next level and become a prestigious Psychologist in a booming sector"

After completing this training, professionals will be fully capable of designing and implementing this type of interventions, offering optimal conditions for both the animals and the users participating in the therapy. This will not only increase their professional skills, but will also turn them into first level practitioners. 

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

General Objectives

• Analyze the natural behaviors of the different avian species in order to convert them into capacities and potentialities in the use of assisted interventions
• Make an objective assessment of the characteristics and minimum requirements that assisted intervention dogs must have in terms of its behavioral development
• 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

Specific Objectives

• Identify the physical and behavioral aspects within the nature of the different species of birds used in Assisted Interventions
• Examine the uses given to birds throughout history
• Establish the main characteristics that a bird must have in order to provide a service in interventions
• Identify the different management tools for training and activities with intervention birds
• Evaluate the optimal adaptation of bird handling facilities to ensure the maximum possible well-being
• Develop preparation methodologies for birds while observing the objectives sought in assisted intervention sessions
• Determine the health status of intervention birds, identifying red flags or signs of discomfort for timely veterinary action and care
• Identify behavioral problems that develop in intervention birds before, during, and after sessions with users

A premium academic opportunity designed to train the best psychologists in the field”