Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions /

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"Through practical, real-life examples, Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions provides guidance to any person working with animals in any setting. Facilities that have volunteers who work independently are in the greatest need of competent handlers, yet many of thos...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howie, Ann R., 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: West Lafayette, Indiana Purdue University Press [2021]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Animals > Therapeutic use
Animal handling
Pets > Therapeutic use.
PETS > Dogs > Training.
Animales > Uso terapeutico
Manejo de animales.
Animaux familiers > Emploi en therapeutique.
Animaux > Manipulation.
Animals > Therapeutic use.
Animal handling.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The importance of assessing handler competence
  • What is competency­based assessment?
  • Aai competencies
  • Training for competence
  • Conducting your competency­based assessment
  • Animal competencies
  • The coordinator's role in animal welfare
  • Assessing the handler's attention to animal welfare
  • Bumps in the road
  • Putting it all together

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