PET THERAPY
Training in IAA (Animal Assisted Interventions).
Il Biancospino is collaborating with Fidia Srl and Dogbliss to conduct: Propaedeutic, BASIC, ADVANCED, PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY and INTERVENTION REFERENCE COURSE in the field of ANIMAL-Assisted Interventions, according to the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health.
On-site pet therapy classes
Il Biancospino is IAA Reference Centre with Residential Animals, according to national guidelines. We organize pet therapy classes with our IAA-approved dogs on site by appointment. We participate in IAA projects in the dedicated sites on behalf of RSA, RSD, ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITIES OF RECOVERY, SCHOOLS.
The activity is monitored by Dr. Renata Fossati of Albero Verde. The Hawthorn selects and prepares partner dogs and sets up in the family useful subjects to the needs of the disabled.
The Biancospino contract instructors have been responsible for years, commissioned by Purina, for the realization of practical meetings with the dog in schools participating in the project "A Scuola di PETCARE".
Assisted interventions with animals
Legislation
To obtain the IAA certificate of aptitude, all three courses (propaedeutic, basic and advanced) must be successfully completed within a four-year period.
For the sole figure of "Activity Manager" is sufficient the certificate issued at the end of the preparatory course.
In the Lombardy Region, training courses for IAA can only be carried out by those accredited to the training services.
Recipients and access requirements
Individuals who wish to assume the role of animal assistant, IAA expert veterinary doctor (only for graduates in Veterinary Medicine), project manager, intervention contact and activity manager.
Requirements for access to the course: Diploma of upper secondary school first grade 18 years old at the time of registration Written and oral comprehension of the Italian language
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Our team:
- Paola Cuneo and Giulia Montini instructors and intervention referents
- Dr. Guido Massimello, veterinary officer in IAA for the evaluation of our subjects employed in the setting
- Dr. Paola Daffunchio, Veronika Tadini, Alice Villani, instructors and assistants of the dog
- Dr. Caterina Ambrosi Zaiontz, psychotherapist, trainer, dog assistant and project manager
- Dr. Renata Fossati, teacher, trainer, dog assistant and project manager
- Dr Christian Vicini, psychotherapist and project manager
