Education & Seminars

2010 AAT Seminars
April 10th-11th, 2010
 UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospital - St Paul
St. Paul Auditorium
5909 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas,Texas 75235
Saturday 8-5 p.m.
Sunday 8-12:30 p.m.
 A block of rooms has been reserved for participants at the
Hawthorn Suites Dallas Market Center
(214) 688-1010
7900 Brookriver Drive, Dallas, Texas
1 bedroom- $69   2 bedroom- $99
Includes full kitchen, breakfast, free shuttle within 5 mile radius.
When calling to reserve room say "TPET" to get rate! 
August 7th-8th, 2010
Wisenbaker Conference Center
Mother Frances Hospital
800 E. Dawson, Tyler, Texas 75701
Email your address to receive a brochure! 
  Would your facility like to host a seminar?
Contact us about scheduling a 2010 seminar in your state!
Download and print a brochure to register for our seminar !
We will be adding more Seminars for 2010 soon so check back!

  Other 2010 Speaking Engagements:

May 10, 2010 Hands on Workshop

"Introduction to Therapy Dog Skills" Berner University

National Bernese Mountain Dog Specialty, Wisconsin

 

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Whether you are a Volunteer or a Health Care Professional, this seminar has what you need to begin a new program, or expand an existing one! The Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation wiill have owner-animal teams present for demonstration of skills throughout the two day seminar.

Two day course will cover:

  • How to begin a Program
  • Infection Control Issues in AAT
  • Documentation and Reimbursement
  • How to Raise a Therapy Dog
  • The Importance of Temperament Testing
  • Obedience Requirements
  • How to recruit volunteers
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Liability Issues
  • AAT with Special Patient Populations
  • AAT in Acute Care Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Hospice, Psychiatric Facilities and Public School Systems
  • Utilizing Animals as a Therapeutic Modality

Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation is available to provide one and two day seminars on establishing and maintaining Animal Assisted Therapy or Visitation Programs. These comprehensive programs provide continuing education credits (CEU's) for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Nursing and Therapeutic Recreation Therapists.

If your facility or organization is interested in hosting a one or two day seminar please contact us.

Comments from Recent Seminars:

"What an excellent opportunity for me to attend the AAT seminar. WOW! I'm impressed! What a wonderful modality for the OT world." Katha Hutchinson

"Great, Great, Great! Every OT, PT and Nurse etc should attend your seminar. I learned many things I can use in therapy and everyday use. Again, I loved it!" Amber Fisher

"Thank you so much for providing this seminar. It was very well organized with all the volunteers, the audio-visual material, and the food provided. I will be able to incorporate so much both as a PTA and AAT provider. It was certainly very worth the long trip from Virginia!!!!" Jennifer Walker PTA

"This course was extremely worthwhile whether or not one is considering AAT.  I would recommend this course to any health care professional...very inspiring." Katy Barone OT

"As a dog trainer, I was afraid it would be over my head but it was incredible. The hands on with the dogs, cats and mini horses was fantastic. Thank you so much for your 20 plus years of work, and your willingness to share it. You should charge twice as much for this seminar! It is worth every penny!"  May Castillo