Team Training Course (Home Study)

Although we highly recommend taking the Voulnteer Training Course, home study is another option. This home-study course prepares you to start visiting. Successful completion of this course satisfies the handler training requirement to be an NCTD Volunteer.

The course includes a student guide with suggestions for activities that will help handlers learn the necessary skills and registration materials.

Topics include:

• Selecting and preparing animals for visits.
• Identifying and decreasing stress in animals.
• Animal health and safety.
• Special needs of client groups.
• Interacting with special people.
• Facility health and safety codes.
• Patient confidentiality.