Fundamentals of CCAAT

CA$800.00

Curious about how to incorporate animals into your work with clients? This is where you start.

The Fundamentals of CCAAT course introduces practitioners to CCAATA’s philosophy, principles, and ethics. We put safety first — for both the client and the animal assistant. We respect the human–animal bond, support the child’s attachment needs, and uphold the highest professional standards in this important work.

Our comprehensive Animal-Assisted Therapist certification program is centered on fostering healing, connection, and growth through the relationship between animals and children. This training is the first step toward certification through the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association, and we are proud to be the only facility in Manitoba offering this certification pathway.

NEXT COURSE July 18-19, 2026

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Curious about how to incorporate animals into your work with clients? This is where you start.

The Fundamentals of CCAAT course introduces practitioners to CCAATA’s philosophy, principles, and ethics. We put safety first — for both the client and the animal assistant. We respect the human–animal bond, support the child’s attachment needs, and uphold the highest professional standards in this important work.

Our comprehensive Animal-Assisted Therapist certification program is centered on fostering healing, connection, and growth through the relationship between animals and children. This training is the first step toward certification through the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association, and we are proud to be the only facility in Manitoba offering this certification pathway.

NEXT COURSE July 18-19, 2026

Course objectives include:

  • Engage in exploratory exercises to introduce CCAATA Practitioners to the therapeutic work of Animal-Assisted Therapy

  • Explore the role of attachment when working with children and adolescents

  • Outline safety considerations when working with animals and humans

  • Explore the role of animals as assistants and partners in the healing process

Duration: 20 hours (2 days in-person & 5 hours adjunct e-course & assigned readings )

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If you are interested in taking the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Training Fundamentals course but you are unable to attend this year, join the wait list for 2027.

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