You will have at your disposal the best didactic material, which will provide you with a contextual study to facilitate your learning” 

Today, the multiple physical, social and mental benefits of interacting with animals in controlled environments are indisputable. In fact, such benefits were already present in therapeutic contexts long before documented scientific evidence was made widely available. This academic program will focus on gathering and understanding the different lines of intervention used in the area of Animal-Assisted Therapies (AAI).  

This training covers advanced and specialized knowledge of AAI as applied to the different disabilities that can be addressed with this type of intervention. Different disabilities will be delineated and differentiated while learning will be focused on specific areas: intellectual, physical, sensory and psychic. AAIs are intended for health or human service providers within a professional setting. They are designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional or cognitive function. They are provided in a variety of settings, both group and individual. 

With this training, professionals will have the ability to develop Assisted Therapy methodologies based on specific patient objectives or a systematic methodology that guarantees learning. The development of new therapeutic methodologies to counteract the negative effects of stress generated by social, cultural and biological impact, make Assisted Interventions a natural alternative for integration within the environment. 

Psychologists will acquire theoretical and practical skills to work with children, adolescents, adults and elderly people with different types of disabilities. All the interventions in health, education and social areas trained professionals are already familiar with will be given a special focus, including animal participation in the therapeutic, social and educational improvement of patients. 

As this is a 100% online academic program, you will be able to balance your studies with your professional work” 

This postgraduate diploma in Animal-Assisted Intervention Programs for Functionally Diverse People contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features of the program are:

• 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 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 

Your goals and ours at TECH become one and the same with this academic program” 

The teaching staff is made up of professionals in the field who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and 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 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.  

Specialization is a great asset when it comes to growing in a booming sector such as Animal-Assisted Therapies"

This postgraduate diploma is the opportunity you were waiting for to take your career to the next level and become a prestigious Psychologist"

After completing this postgraduate diploma, professionals will be fully capable of designing and implementing this type of animal-assisted 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 specialized in therapies for functionally diverse people. 

A high-level program, especially designed to update student knowledge in a comfortable and effective way”

General Objectives

• Identify the different types of disabilities 
• Define which animal is suitable for each intervention 
• Specify the different realities susceptible to animal-assisted intervention 
• Analyze the importance humans place on animals today 
• Establish the benefits of AAI 
• Differentiate assisted interventions from other non-clinical methods 
• Design interventions 
• Identify the needs of every user 
• Develop skills as therapists 
• Substantiate animal-assisted intervention methodologies in professional care groups
  Demonstrate knowledge of the different practical applications of animal-assisted interventions
• Analyze the different approaches and intervention proposals made in each type of center
• Identify types of centers according to the needs and demands of each user 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Functional Diversities and Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions (IAA)

• Develop specific knowledge of different types of disabilities 
• Identify the most appropriate AAI for each type of disability 
• Specify the objectives of the intervention 
• Generate assessment recording mechanisms that enable objective assessments 
• Establish the professional skills required in Animal-Assisted Intervention 
• Develop research activities in AAI and activities aimed at different demographics and age groups
• Define and manage Animal-Assisted Intervention programs 
• Evaluate the precautions and contraindications surrounding AAI 

Module 2. Methodology in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) 

• Establish the steps to follow for a successful Animal-Assisted Intervention 
• Determine the different techniques and strategies to be used 
• Establish specific objectives for each user 
• Analyze the different types of horse-assisted interventions 
• Design specific activities for each user 
• Analyze the different areas to be worked on: psychological, cognitive and social 
• Evaluate the different interventions according to the animal chosen 

Module 3. Application Areas in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)

• Explore different techniques within the specific fields of action
• Examine the types of animal-assisted interventions from different interdisciplinary approaches
• Evaluate therapeutic intervention programs with animals according to the type of center 
• Propose therapeutic approaches appropriate to each user's profile
• Identify the differences between AAI within the variety of application areas  
• Explore and design activity programs according to the intervention space and objectives
• Develop specialized knowledge about the different theoretical frameworks in the fields of action and professional application of AAI

You will have at your disposal numerous case studies that will teach you how to act in real situations”