Become a true expert in the field by taking this academic program designed by TECH”

The study of behavior is one of the main human interests since the beginning of their relationship with the world. 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. 

This specialization program in the Psychology of Learning, veterinarians will be able to develop a structured methodology in Animal-Assisted Interventions adjusted to each user (patient or learner) with clear and achievable objectives. It addresses the functional diversities or pathologies that users may present and determines the therapeutic or educational approach required for each one based on arguments and scientific evidence in selecting the type of intervention to be applied.

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 the most common animals used in AAI. 

Likewise, they will have the ability to develop Assisted Therapy methodologies based on specific patient objectives or a systematic methodology that guarantees learning. 

This postgraduate diploma addresses the fundamental differences between Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) or Animal Assisted-Therapies (AAT) as opposed to Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) in professional practice. 

Likewise, it delves deep into the solid bases upon which to argue and justify the responsible use of some animals for Assisted Interventions without affecting the well being of all those involved in the activity. 

A high level academic option, designed by professionals of international prestige”

This postgraduate diploma in Psychology of Learning in Animal-Assisted Therapies contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• 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

The postgraduate diploma designed by TECH is undoubtedly the best option if you want to specialize in Animal-Assisted Therapies in the field of Psychology with greater guarantees of success”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals in the sector who contribute their work experience to this training course, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies 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 immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. 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 postgraduate diploma has the best didactic material, which will enable a contextual study that will facilitate your learning"

As it is a 100% online updating program, you will be able to balance your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge of the field"

The main objective of this academic program is to help veterinarians understand the importance and the desired promising that Animal-Assisted Therapies provide to people with psychological problems. Thus, after completing this postgraduate diploma, professionals will be fully capable of designing and implementing this type of interventions, creating optimal conditions for both the animal and the patient who presents difficulties. This will not only increase their professional skills, but will also turn them into first level practitioners.

Take a 180º turn in your career and become a key player in Animal-Assisted Therapies from a psychological perspective”

General Objectives

• Analyze the holistic change people undergo through Animal-Assisted Therapies (AAT)
• Determine the need for a multidisciplinary team in Animal-Assisted Interventions (IAA9)
• Develop the legal framework to create an AAI entity 
• Demonstrate through scientific theories and research how some animals have the phylogenetic and ontogenetic capacity to generate affiliative behaviors in humans until they develop a stable bond
• Analyze the importance given to the life of the species they work with from the conception of the well being generated and the responsible ethics that commits them
• Identify the importance of positive interaction between animals and people, recognizing the role that each one plays and the balanced formation of the animal guide binomial
• Justify the decision to choose a particular species in an Assisted Intervention Program as opposed to other types of methods that do not include animals
• 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. Fundamentals of Anthrozoology

• Compile the different theories of how, when and why some animals were domesticated
• Demonstrate through Evidence Based Science how the cognitive abilities of certain animals are generated
• Determine the importance of providing quality of life and well being to the animals involved
• Evaluate the different ideological positions on the ethical treatment of animals, their rights and the duties we have towards them
• Establish the impact that humans have when manipulating wild species and the resulting degradation of their natural environments
• Examine the role that companion animals and, in particular, Assisted Intervention animals can play in different population groups
• Address the emotional aspects of the death of a companion animal for the family environment

Module 3. 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 unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"