Psychology of Learning in Animal-Assisted TherapiesYou will only need twelve weeks of intensive study to gain a profound understanding of Animal-Assisted Intervention”

The study of behavior is one of the main human interests since the beginning of their relationship with the world. As children, curiosity serves as fuel to motivate exploration to try to understand the phenomena around us. In Animal-Assisted Therapies, learning takes center stage to facilitate adaptation processes demanded by the environment in which organisms gradually develop during their life cycle, and which provides them with the tools to build relationships with every surrounding element (objects, animals, people, etc.), as well as to understand how to act in different situations and scenarios. 

Learning goes beyond memorizing data or concepts; it means to stop having certain events present in order to incorporate others, that is, to constantly rewrite the information in order to update it. Therefore, there are many variables involved in learning: physiological, physical, neurological, emotional, motivational characteristics, as well as circumstantial aspects that may be mediated by the context. 

This will also allow students to analyze the theoretical background of learning, the types and mechanisms that enable it, the programs that contribute to its development and updating, as well as its relationship with other processes. 

The compendium of contents designed by TECH 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. 

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 Psychology of Learning in Animal-Assisted Therapies 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 professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. 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. 

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach 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 main objective of this academic program is to help veterinarians understand the importance and the promising results that Animal-Assisted Interventions provide to people with various types of problems. Thus, 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.

Your goals are our goals. If you grow, so do we”

General Objectives

• Analyze the holistic change people undergo through Animal-Assisted Therapies (AAT)
• Determine the need for a multidisciplinary team in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
• Develop the legal framework to create an AAI entity
• Develop learning processes
• Examine the theoretical and practical bases of learning
• Review the main mechanisms involved in a change in learning
• Present the current status and future outlook of learning studies

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Animal-Assisted Therapies

• Determine the differences between AAI, AAA, and PAR
• Analyze the past of Animal-Assisted Therapies to develop future research
• Establish Animal-Assisted Coaching and psychotherapy as an important part of Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Examine relevant legislation to establish an AAI entity
• Learn how to prevent and respond to accidents 

Module 2. Psychology of Learning

• Develop the main paradigms in learning processes
• Determine behavior as the main axis of learning
• Analyze the concepts of reinforcement and punishment
• Examine the main reinforcement programs
• Understand the importance of forgetting as a learning process
• Explore the neurobiological basis of learning
• Distinguish the importance of cognition in the learning process

A path to achieve training and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"