All Perspective Workshop Teams Require A Pre-Screening
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Manual Fee: $40.00
Workshop Fee: $100.00
Evaluation Fee: $25.00
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Read about what to expect during a Pet Partners Team Evaluation!
Pet Partners Handler Training Workshop and Pet Partners Evaluation
This Pet Partners Handler Training Workshop combines lecture, discussion and role playing. It covers the fundamental information needed to succeed as a Pet Partner. Topics include:
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The Handler
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Introduction to the Pet Partner program; AAA and AAT; your needs and responsibilities. History of human-animal interaction programs; what is AAA and AAT;
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The Animal
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Where does your animal fit in; acting as your animal’s advocate; reading and understanding animal body language. Learn what makes an animal team suitable; understanding the expectations and preparing for the Delta Society team evaluation;
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- The Client
- Basics of client interaction; client disorders/disabilities, learn how a treatment team works and how to partner effectively with them; learn about considerations for visiting a variety of populations, including elders and children, terminally ill, clients with physical disabilities and psychiatric disorders and specific cultural or minority groups;
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The Visit
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Preparing for and executing a successful visit. Learn what is required and what the basic guidelines are, and process of, visiting with clients; discover techniques for approach, interaction and closure of visits; infection control procedures for the handler, animal and client; dynamics of interaction with clients presenting with various conditions; and how to most effectively protect, yet utilize your Pet Partner in each visit situation.
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The Facility
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Types of facilities; regulations and policies; staff relationships; reducing risk. Learn the different types of facilities and the common client population; visiting tips for each type of facility; learn how to assess a facility or setting; understand different levels of working relationships, key staff in AAA/T and their responsibilities; regulations and policies addressing risk management and infection control; patient rights and confidentiality; documentation procedures;
The basic training course includes the Handler Training Workshop and the Pet Partners Evaluation during which the handler and their partner are assessed to determine their suitability to function effectively as a Pet Partners team. To read more information on what occurs during an evaluation, please click here!
Started in 1989, CGC (Canine Good Citizen) is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
To be added to the current list for CGC Certification Contact us: info@midsouththerapydogs.org
November 23, 2008