1133: The Role, Selection and Reality of Service Animals Handout

Includes CEUs

Keyword(s) Service animals

The importance and role of Service Animals for sensory needs, ASD, and neurodivergent people. Attendees will learn how they provide support, considerations for who will not benefit from Service Animals, how to select a Service Animal and what to expect when having a Service Animal.

Description

3-5 Learning objectives:

1. Describe the difference between Service Animals verses Emotional Support Animals

2. Identify situations in which one should consider Service Animals

3. Explain the issues that disqualify a person from having a Service Animal

4. Outline the benefits of having Service Animals

5. Identify potential problems when paired with a Service Animal

Who should attend:

Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Medical doctors, Social workers, Mental health workers, Applied Behavior Analysis workers, Speech therapists, Ophthalmologists, Auditory and Hearing workers, Learning specialists, Teachers, Carers, Parents and relatives of individuals with possible qualifying conditions, dog trainers, service dog trainers, service dog trainers and dog behaviorists.