AN 224 - Animals in Practice

3 Credits

Course Description: This course provides detailed information about the many ways animals are currently being partnered with people to help them. Also about the animals’ proper titles depending on the type of work they are doing. The common species of animals typically partnered with in AAI are discussed as well as details about their language and behavior and things you are expected to know if partnering with them in your work. How to choose a wellness or intervention animal is discussed as well as the process of having it screened and certified to work with you. The general ethics of handling animals in practice are addressed.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None