NCTD Volunteer Training

Course curriculum

1. How to use this course
2. Welcome to the Course!
1. Will Your Dog Make a Good Therapy Dog?
2. How to Download a copy of the Assessment
3. Downloadable Assessment
4. Assessment Questions and Explanations
5. Additional Training Options
1. Requirements to Enter the Dog Therapy Program
2. AKC Canine Good Citizens Test
3. Skill Requirements
4. Age and Living Requirements
1. Becoming a Dog Handler
2. Be Your Dog's Advocate
3. Understand Your Dog's Stress Signs
4. Be Objective
5. Assess Yourself
1. Understanding Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs
2. Differences in Access
3. Animal Assisted Activities vs Animal Assisted Therapy
4. Many Shapes and Sizes
1. Policies and Expectations as an NCTD Volunteer
2. Equipment and Dos and Don'ts
1. What's Included in the NCTD Therapy Dog Class
2. Focus Areas for the NCTD Therapy Dog Evaluation
3. The Importance of the Evaluation
4. Video Examples of the Evaluation
1. Registration and Facilities Considerations
2. Facility Visiting Requirements
3. Continuing Education
1. Preparing for the Visit
2. During the Visit
3. Stress Interventions
4. What You Are NOT Responsible For
5. After the Visit
1. What To Do When You Lose a Therapy Dog
1. What is R.E.A.D.?
1. Details of the Final Quiz
2. 24 Question Final Quiz
1. Next Steps in Your Training Journey
2. More resources for you
3. Before you go...

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