Fundamentals of CCAAT (Fall 2025)

CA$800.00

If you’re interested in adding animals to your therapy practice, this course is for you!

This introductory training introduces practitioners to CCAATA’s philosophy, principles, and ethics. Our comprehensive Animal-Assisted Therapist certification program focuses on bringing animals and children together to foster healing, connection, and growth. 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.

This training is the first step to certification through the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association (CCAATA).

Next Course: October 25-26, 2025

If you’re interested in adding animals to your therapy practice, this course is for you!

This introductory training introduces practitioners to CCAATA’s philosophy, principles, and ethics. Our comprehensive Animal-Assisted Therapist certification program focuses on bringing animals and children together to foster healing, connection, and growth. 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.

This training is the first step to certification through the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association (CCAATA).

Next Course: October 25-26, 2025

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 )

If you are interested in taking the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Training Fundamentals course but you are unable to attend this class, our next class is in Spring 2026 — fill out the form below to get on the list and we will notify you when registration is open.