Description
The involvement of animals in a treatment in order to improve the social, emotional or cognitive functioning of the patient.
Alternative labels
therapy involving animals
animal therapies
therapy involving an animal
involvement of animals in treatment
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Animal therapy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Animal assisted therapist: Animal assisted therapists provide support to individuals with cognitive, motoric, or social-emotional disabilities through animal assisted intervention. They involve pets and domesticated animals in a specific intervention plan such as therapy, education, and human service, and aim to restore and maintain the patients` well-being and recovery.
Optional knowledge
Animal therapy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Recreational therapist: Recreational therapists offer treatment to persons who have behavioural disorders or conditions. They use techniques and interventions such as art, music, animals and dance to promote, maintain and restore the development and health of the patient.
References
- Animal therapy – ESCO
