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Animals have been used as a means of therapeutic intervention for years and the healthcare field is rich in anecdotal stories about the human-animal bond. This bond shows potential in improving psychological health and well-being, including quality of life measures, for people across the continuum of healthcare. However, there is a great need for evidence-based information about the use of pet therapy, also known as animal assisted intervention (AAI), in the interdisciplinary healthcare model. Until recently, there has been no high-quality research that clearly supports or refutes the use of AAI. Now, several recent studies have attempted to fill this gap in the literature. This course will develop the learner’s understanding of the history of AAI and correct terminology and use of AAI in healthcare. Two recent experimental studies will be reviewed to assess how AAI may influence outcomes related to patients with cancer and their caregivers. The goal of this continuing education course is to discuss pet therapy from a healthcare perspective.
The content in this course is applicable to nursing, social worker, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and speech language pathology professionals.
Debi Fischer, BSN, MSW, BA, RN, LCSW, works in a surgical oncology step down unit. She also has experience in neurology and orthopedics. She is also a contributor to an online oncology nursing website and has written articles for online magazines. One of her goals is to use her LCSW license to write about mental health.
Debi Fischer, BSN, MSW, BA, RN, LCSW has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.CE-PRO is a membership program that gives you 50% OFF everything you buy and much more.
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American Nurses Credentialing Center
1.00HOURS
California Board of Registered Nursing
1.00HOURS
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
1.00HOURS
Florida Board of Nursing
1.00HOURS
American Occupational Therapy Association
1.00HOURS
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
Association of Social Work Boards
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As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
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Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
Georgia Board of Nursing
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South Carolina Board of Nursing
1.00HOURS
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
1.00HOURS
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
1.00HOURS
New Mexico Board of Nursing
1.00HOURS
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
1.00HOURS
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
1.00HOURS
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
1.00HOURS
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
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Section 1: Introduction About This Course Learning Objectives Section 2: Animal-Assisted Interventions Meet Raquel Pet Therapy Terminology History of the Field Additional Research Not Just for House Pets Role of AAT in Oncology Oncology Patients: Evaluating the Current Evidence AAT and a Pediatric Oncology Population Summary Section 3: Clinical Vignette Interdisciplinary Care Section 4: Conclusion Summary Course Contributors References
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