AN 223 - Integration of Animals into Settings

The main goal of this course is to provide details of why and how we would bring animals into our offices, classrooms and facilities. You are educated in how to do this properly in these three settings and challenged to design your up-and-coming AAI program’s documents (paperwork), evaluation methods, policies and procedures. You are expected to design your action plan and be prepared to outline the steps you need to take to begin to prepare for working in this field of AAI.

Prerequisites: LA 247  
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. describe the foundational framework of AAI’s - models and logistics.
2. discuss the importance of balance in AAI and how to maintain it.
3. explain when and when not to incorporate animals into interventions.
4. give examples of general ways animals can assist populations of people.
5. examine how to incorporate animals into Therapy Offices ethically and effectively.
6. identify how to incorporate animals into Educational Settings ethically and effectively.
7. describe how to incorporate animals into Rehabilitation Centres ethically and effectively.
8. describe how to ethically and effectively work with Equines in AAI.
9. examine the many policies and procedures, documentation, and evaluations necessary for AAI programs.
10. design and explain your action plan and where you are going from here in AAI.

Because this course is on-line, attendance is demonstrated by keeping up with readings and assignments, participation in dialogue on the discussion board and completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor.

In cases where illness impedes participation, the student may be requested to submit a medical certificate.

Content of Course:

1. Foundational Framework of AAI’s - Models and Logistics of Working Within Them
2. Diamond, Triangle models
3. Balancing our AAI Team with Environmental Factors
4. When and When Not to Incorporate Animals into Interventions
5. Working with Animal in Office Settings
6. Review of Definition of Animal Assisted Education (AAE)
7. Overview of working with animals in facilities and rehabilitation centres
8. Overview of working with equines to help people
9. Summary of Integrating Animals into Settings

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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