Your profession. Your passion for animals.
They come together at AAAIP.

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What is AAI?
 

Bringing together professionals from all disciplines to share knowledge and advance the field

Join a network of professionals who are interested in the safe, ethical, and effective practice of animal-assisted interventions. Together we will develop standards of care, champion the well-being of the animals, and build a stronger future for AAI.

Join now to access resources and a community of AAI professionals

Serving the needs of all AAI Professionals

  • Mental health professionals
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physical therapists
  • School counselors and personnel
  • Eldercare professionals
  • Social workers
  • Speech/language pathologists
  • Therapy animal program coordinators
  • Facility animal handlers
  • Researchers/Behaviorists
  • Animal trainers
  • Anyone working with animals in a therapeutic setting
AAAIP will provide professionals with the resources and support to professionalize the field and foster change for the decades to come.
Aubrey H. Fine Ed.D. Professor Emeritus- CA Poly University, Pomona Licensed Psychologist Author of The Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy
Become an AAI Leader

AAAIP is the place to gain
the professional guidance you need.

It’s your ethical responsibility to possess knowledge of specific AAI techniques, engage in ongoing continuing education and to ensure safe and effective interventions.

From education to certification, networking to insurance, AAAIP is here to help you better serve your clients and support your animal partner.

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Resources and Courses

Access a library of online courses and resources designed specifically for AAI professionals.

Certification

Now available! Learn more about the Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification (C-AAIS).

Newsletter

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Become a member

When you join AAAIP, you’ll be joining other professionals who are passionate about the power of the human-animal bond with a shared vision for safe, effective, and ethical practice in a professional setting. AAAIP welcomes all levels of professionals working with therapy animals. We also welcome professionals who plan to work with a therapy animal in the future or individuals who may work in a field that requires knowledge of AAI.

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Insurance

The Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals Liability Policy includes special features specifically designed for AAAIP members. This insurance covers the unique exposures of AAI professionals as well as their therapy animals while working. Best of all, buying coverage endorsed by AAAIP means affordable group rates. Business Insurers of the Carolinas has been providing property and liability insurance to Pet Care Professionals since 1992, and liability coverage specifically for therapy animal handlers and therapy animals since 2017.

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Advancing AAl Newsletter

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1) Learn the basics. 2) Works towards AAI Specialist Certification. 3) Consider the animals you'll partner with. 4) Obtain insurance. 5) Continued learning.

Roadmap to AAI in Professional Settings

Are you looking to incorporate therapy animals into your vocational practice but don’t know where to start? This roadmap is for you. Review the steps that have been identified by field leaders as best practices in partnering with therapy animals in professional settings.

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