Animal Assisted Therapy Basics

This Animal Assisted Therapy Basics is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Your progress in this Animal Assisted Therapy Basics is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

• Aspiring therapy practitioners seeking foundational knowledge
• Care workers integrating animal-assisted techniques in practice
• Mental health professionals exploring complementary therapy approaches
• Educators and facilitators working with children and animals
• Animal welfare advocates interested in therapeutic applications
• Support workers aiming to enhance client engagement skills

• Therapy Assistant: £18,000 – £25,000 per year
• Mental Health Support Worker: £20,000 – £28,000 per year
• Care Worker with Therapy Focus: £18,000 – £24,000 per year
• Animal Welfare Worker: £19,000 – £26,000 per year
• Educational Support Facilitator: £21,000 – £29,000 per year
• Rehabilitation Support Worker: £20,000 – £27,000 per year

• Confidently apply animal-assisted therapy techniques
• Navigate ethical considerations in therapy settings
• Build effective therapeutic relationships with animals and clients
• Plan and assess therapy programmes with clarity
• Recognise and promote animal welfare standards
• Understand mental health impacts of animal-assisted interventions
• Develop leadership in therapy session management
• Communicate therapy benefits with professionalism

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence with the CPD-accredited Animal Assisted Therapy Basics, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding and professional capability.