NASW-TX: Ethics & Therapy Dogs in Social Work

Course overview

This video session introduces Animal-Assisted Therapy, discusses implementation of the Code of Ethics and the Animal Assisted Intervention International Standards of Practice, and includes discussion of potential ethical dilemmas. Key takeaways: 1) Participants will learn the three definitions associated with animal assisted therapy 2) Participants will review the differences between therapy animals, service animals and emotional support animals 3) Participants will recognize the Animal Assisted Therapy Intervention International Standards of Practice 4) Participants will compare and contrast the Animal Assisted Intervention International Standards of Practice and the NASW Code of Ethics 5) Participants will apply the Animal Assisted Intervention International Standards of Practice and the NASW Code of Ethics to at least three working animal scenarios.