Training Organisation: Equine Assisted Therapy Australia

Location: NSW, QLD, VIC

Course Overview: Being a counsellor and equine assisted mental health practitioner, and having the skills to support and assist others, is a rewarding and enriching experience. The course consists of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling which includes 13 core units and 4 electives and 4 equine handling units of competency (these units are all Nationally accredited).

Course Level: Diploma

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Equine Assisted Therapy Australia

Location: NSW, QLD

Course Overview: This course is very hands on, trauma informed, practical and experiential. You will learn the theory and practice of equine assisted mental health as well as equine handling skills. The course will support you to apply your current knowledge and skills to working therapeutically with the horses.Our course involves a huge amount of personal development and growth, and the length and depth of the course ensures you will graduate feeling competent and confident in your knowledge and skills.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Animal Perspectives

Location: National

Course Overview: CHICKENS TO LOVE (AAL) – Training the Facilitator Learn, develop, and apply skills to effectively facilitate Animal Assisted Learning Program Chickens to Love. COURSE OVERVIEW Chickens to Love is designed from a neurodivergent and animal (Chicken) perspective. Created to develop a better understanding of social dynamics, our own emotions and other people’s, understand situations from a multi perspective. CTL is an inclusive program created to benefit everyone and include everyone.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: Our expert team offer a range of supervision and consultation options for graduates of our institute, and professionals and students who are seeking to deepen their understanding of working in Animal Assisted Interactions. Join our supervision groups: Professional Caine Assisted Interactions for Wellbeing and Learning, or Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health

Course Level: Supervision

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: Gain Practitioner Certification as an Animal-Assisted Therapist, Animal-Assisted Educator or Animal-Assisted Activities Coordinator by completing Australia’s first Certificate in Animal-Assisted Interventions (Canine)*. This flexible, self-paced programme includes Masterclass (practicum) an additional 25 hours of home study, online exam, and 9 months of supervised professional practice. (This programme completed after Levels one to four Certification) *Not registered with ASQA

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: VIC

Course Overview: This Certification level is ideal for working CAI professionals to develop advanced skills in facilitating off-lead, interactive and play-based interventions with their clients or students. It provides teams with a toolkit of interactions across the four NB-AAI domains of relational, educational, self-regulatory and sensory-motor. Handlers develop skills in facilitating goal-directed interventions and dogs are certified to work off lead in complex environments.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: In-class

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: This Certification level is ideal for working CAI professionals who wish to develop stronger theoretical foundations and a deeper understanding of the interactions between their clients and therapy dogs. It provides handlers with the skills to begin developing play-based interactions using off-lead training techniques, trick training and agility. Online and in-person options available.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: This Certification level is our entry level Certification and can be completed entirely remotely. Level One is ideal for people who are preparing for full team Certification, or who are unable to attend an in-person practicum training & assessment in Melbourne, Victoria Australia. It provides the handler with the skills and knowledge required to prepare their dog for certification, or to implement, manage and provide administrative support for a therapy dog programme.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: Have you been asked to develop or supervise a therapy dog programme? Do you want to know how to get started, and what might be involved? This short e-course will provide you with the knowledge to develop a safe and ethical service. It consists of all of the CAI theory required for Certification, excluding only the live dog-handling workshops and training lectures. This course also includes all of the policies, procedures, standards and best practice guidelines you will need to get started.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: We live in a world where there is a broad range of terminology used to describe the various roles dogs can take in our lives. The word “therapy dog” is used in a variety of ways, making it difficult to understand the differences between different roles. This course is designed to help clarify the differences between a visiting therapy dog and a service or assistance dog.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: Are you interested in involving your dog at work, but not sure if your dog is suitable? Do you have clients or students who might benefit from interacting with your dog, but you’re concerned about your dog’s training or temperament? Perhaps you would like to give back to your local community, taking your dog for visits at a nursing home or hospital, but worry your dog may be too old or too young. This short course outlines the requirements for a successful visiting therapy dog

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Lead The Way Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: How can the inclusion of animals enhance your work, better engage your clients, and provide relief and joy? This course is designed to give an overview of what animal assisted interactions and interventions are, and the benefits to both people and animals. If you have been wanting to learn more about AAIs then this is the course for you!

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs NSW

Location: NSW

Course Overview: Thank you for taking the first step to qualify as a Canine Assisted Therapy (CAT) Services team. Therapy Dogs NSW provide a 4-day face to face/blended certification course in Canine Assisted Therapy Dog Training: recommended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. The course includes canine behaviour training, history of AAT, enhancing the bond with your dog, training and practice in AAT services, site visits to an office setting.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Delta Therapy Dogs - Delta Institute

Location: National

Course Overview: Delta Institute (RTO 90250) offers nationally recognised vocational training under the AQF. The course teaches scientifically proven positive reinforcement training techniques. Course modules: Module 1 – Animal Health & Welfare Module 2 – Personal Wellbeing & Workplace Health and Safety Module 3 – Practical Training Methodology & Technique Module 4 – Design, Plan & Deliver Training Programs Module 5 – Manage Animal Behaviour Module 6 – Positive Reinforcement advocacy

Course Level: Certificate IV

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Insight Therapies: Child & Adult Counselling

Location: VIC

Course Overview: This training is suited to those who are interested in the field of AAT & is built to provide participants with an overview of what is needed to get started in the industry. The training will provide professionals with the foundational knowledge & practice skills required to understand this modality better & to implement ethical & effective AAT within their agency, therapy or school environment.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: In-class

Training Organisation: Warida Wholistic Wellness

Location:

Course Overview: NDIS Masterclass, designed for Equine Assisted Psychotherapists and Equine Assisted Learning Practitioners.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Warida Wholistic Wellness

Location:

Course Overview: Wanting to improve your confidence/levels of assertiveness without a huge investment of your time and resources? This 12 session course delivered over 12 weeks, is perfect for improving your skills. Investment: $800 AUD

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Warida Wholistic Wellness

Location:

Course Overview: Wellness Tourism is a growing niche market both within Australia and worldwide. Opportunities for well-being group retreat sessions either 1-2 hours or a full day or longer program are generating interest. Equine businesses would be smart to take up the opportunities that this involves. Join us for a 1 hour session, to discover what this is all about. Investment: $93.50 AUD

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Warida Wholistic Wellness

Location:

Course Overview: Having a strong and clear direction in your business is a key to being successful. This masterclass is for Equine Assisted Psychotherapists and Equine Assisted Learning Practitioners to complete their Business Model Canvas. Investment: $129.95 AUD

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: National, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, International

Course Overview: We're rethinking Animal Assisted Therapy! Learn how to safely, ethically and effectively include a variety of animals in therapeutic settings in our life changing, transformative training, held online over 40 weeks. Our online AAP/AAL Foundation Training is delivered live every week on Zoom, by our senior trainer and EPI founder, Meggin Kirby and is modelled on our sought after equine assisted practice training, which has supported leaders in the field for over 10 years. See website for dates

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Sheez Like the Wind Equine Experiences

Location: National

Course Overview: A dynamic series of Equine Interaction Facilitator training workshops for all types of equine practitioners, educators or coaches interested in developing basic and simple Equine Assisted Learning programs for children, teens and families.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Equine Experience International

Location: National

Course Overview: Equine Interaction Experience™ Practitioner (EIEP) Training Course, and international eligibility program for the Certification Board of Equine Interaction Professionals (CBEIP), for practitioners wishing to facilitate meaningful equine-human interaction in Mental Health and Education/Coaching programs. Blended in-person and online study options within 6-month and 4-month integrative and practical certificate trainings. Available Australia-wide and internationally

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Equine Supported Programs (ESP)

Location: National, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Course Overview: Foundation Certificate suitable for practice in Equine/Animal/Nature Assisted Learning & Therapeutic Modalities. This course provides excellent value for both personal & professional development for those interested in animal & nature based practice. Small groups tailored to suit individual needs & engagement comfort. Experiential, interactive learning in a safe space setting with special circumstances considered. Course consists of 4 learning intensives (5 days each), assessments & support.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs in Education

Location:

Course Overview: This is an introductory workshop exploring the considerations and complexities of introducing Therapy Dogs / Support Dogs into school contexts. We explore the key terminology of Animal-Assisted Services, current industry guidelines, best practice approaches, planning for success, animal welfare considerations and future steps and training options. We also allow for question time within this workshop to help navigate individual contexts. Places are limited in each course.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: La Trobe University

Location: National, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, International

Course Overview: This course is designed for qualified and soon-to-qualify healthcare professionals. It covers the theoretical basis for working with animals in therapeutic settings, existing organisational requirements to set up an animal-assisted therapy program, and ways in which horses, dogs, and other animals may help practitioners provide therapeutic benefit for clients, while maintaining animal welfare and human health and safety. Students will learn from subject matter experts.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs Australia

Location:

Course Overview: Therapy Dogs Australia trainers are available for professional consulting/supervision. Samantha is a Psychologist & board approved supervisor. She with young people providing canine & equine-assisted CBT & facilitates TDA courses. Amy is a psychologist and teacher, engaged in a masters program at Monash University, and working at a private high school in Queensland. She also facilitates TDA courses. Dr. Jess is an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer at The University of Queensland.

Course Level: Supervision

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Barefoot Therapists

Location: National

Course Overview: Course Overview: Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy - Professional Coaching Packages for Practice Development and Clinical Skill Building. 10 weeks of online support including 8 coaching sessions. For OT’s who are interested in developing their practice and skills to include horses, or who have a current EAT practice and require further professional development training and support.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Horses Helping Humans

Location: National

Course Overview: This course is specifically designed to teach communication skills and body language awareness using personality profiling. Each horsemanship skill we teach has a psychological base which introduces a participant to techniques for focusing, lowering anger, anxiety and an awareness of human to human communication which they can use for the rest of their lives.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: National, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Course Overview: This workshop is open to mental health clinicians, professionals considering training, and the general public wanting a comprehensive introduction to this innovative, growing field of practice. This is an in-person workshop where participants learn through experiencing a taste of EAP and EAL and are introduced to the field of equine assisted practice. Workshops are held regularly in Queensland, Victoria, NSW, SA and WA.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: In-class

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: National, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA

Course Overview: EAL is a unique approach to experiential learning, where clients are offered safe experiences with horses for the purpose of learning social-emotional skills, personal development, and professional development skills (e.g. leadership and team building). If you love horses and helping people, then becoming an EAL practitioner might be the next step in your career. This course is offered at our campuses in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: In-class

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA

Course Overview: EAP is an innovative approach to clinical practice and psychotherapy where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with horses to address therapeutic goals. If you are a psychologist, counsellor, mental health worker, or social worker who love horses, then becoming an EAP practitioner might be the next step in your career. Our campus locations are in Victoria, NSW, WA and Queensland.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: In-class

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: National, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, International

Course Overview: This unique training is available for both Australian and English-speaking International students. This program incorporates our successful Foundation 15-day intensive EAP/ EAL Training Program and offers an engaging and accessible online format over 30 weeks, perfect for those fitting their study in around work, family and other commitments. Our online EAP/EAL Foundation Training is delivered live every week on Zoom.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Location: National, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, International

Course Overview: This unique training is available for both Australian and English-speaking International students. This program incorporates our successful Foundation 15-day intensive EAP/ EAL Training Program and offers an engaging and accessible online format over 30 - 40 weeks, perfect for those fitting their study in around work, family and other commitments. Our online EAP/EAL Foundation Training is delivered live every week on Zoom.

Course Level: Accreditation

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs Australia

Location: National

Course Overview: This introductory workshop is designed to give people interested in Animal Assisted Services and overview of what is involved in this industry. There is a focus on professional and ethical delivery of these services, animal welfare and directions and discussion on choosing an animal, suitability of work role and volunteering information. There is plenty of time for questions, and people often choose to attend this course first before making the decision to invest in ongoing training.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Online

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs Australia

Location: National

Course Overview: This Community Therapy Dog & Handler training course is designed to equip you and your dog with the skills required to work together in an animal-assisted activities (visiting) setting. This is the course that is suitable for people who are may not be qualified to work in health/disability but have a passion to share the love of their canine. This course is also suitable for non-bachelor trained health & education professionals who do not qualify for our Clinical course.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Blended

Training Organisation: Therapy Dogs Australia

Location: National, QLD

Course Overview: This Therapy Dog & Handler training course is designed to equip you and your dog with the skills required to work together in an animal-assisted therapy setting. It is our primary goal that your dog and your participant/s are both safe and enjoy their experiences together. Therefore, this course covers a wide range of topics from canine skills, manners and body language, animal assisted services logistical considerations and specific animal assisted therapy activities training.

Course Level: Short Course

Study Method: Blended