Step into Advanced Care with Our
Certified Animal Hospice Helpline Specialist Program (CAHHS)
Enhance your expertise in animal hospice care with our comprehensive Level 3 training, created for individuals dedicated to making a meaningful, immediate difference in the lives of pets and their families.
What is the Animal Hospice Helpline?
Imagine having a resource available, where families facing the imminent loss of their pet could reach out and receive support from someone who truly understands what they're going through. A compassionate voice on the other end of the line, ready to offer advice, provide support, and share knowledge during this difficult time.
Enter the AHG Helpline, also known as the Animal Hospice Helpline.
This invaluable service stands ready to assist families by connecting them with trained professionals who have dedicated themselves to understanding the complexities of animal hospice and palliative care. Our Level 3 Interns, under careful mentorship, utilize their expertise as graduates in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, along with their skills as Animal Hospice Counselors and Helpline Specialists, to offer real support to families facing real challenges.
The AHG Helpline's mission encompasses:
- Listening to each unique situation
- Offering a variety of options for care
- Providing answers to pressing questions
- Guiding pet families on what they might expect in the days ahead
In a world where the default options often seem to be either costly treatments with uncertain outcomes or the consideration of euthanasia, we believe in offering another path—one that focuses on the quality of life for our animal companions in their final chapter. The loss of a pet is an emotionally charged event, and through the AHG Helpline, we aim to ease the burden by empowering families to make informed, compassionate decisions that honor the bond they share with their pets.
Animal Hospice Help, Guidance, and Support
Become a Certified Animal Hospice Specialist
ABOUT LEVEL 3
Certified Animal Hospice Helpline Specialist
TIMELINE
Level 3 CAHHS Program:
Winter Session (2025):
- Dates: Begins January 2025
- Begins on the first Sunday in January unless it is a holiday weekend - if a holiday, it will begin on the second Sunday in January
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- The two 3-hour sessions will be two Sundays in January
- There will be a break in the middle of the 3 hours of each session
- The remaining training will be guided and depend on the Intern's schedule
Summer Session (2025):
- Dates: Begins May 2025
- Begins the third Sunday in May (unless plans change)
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- The two 3-hour sessions will be two Sundays in May
- There will be a break in the middle of the 3 hours of each session
- The remaining training will be guided and depend on the Intern's schedule
Required:
- Level 3 Training takes place LIVE virtually/online on Zoom
- There will be 2 Sessions on 2 separate Sundays
- There will be an additional 6 to 8 hours of guided recordings/tutorials
- 48 hours advising on the Helpline under AHG Mentorship
- 60 hours total of training
- Attendance for each session is mandatory (however, exceptions and special situations will be considered on an individual basis)
- We will have special arrangements for International Students
- AHG Level 2 CAHC Credentials prerequisite
- There are no additional resources needed for this course except an optional pair of headsets and/or earbuds
- You will receive CAHHS Credentials after you have completed the required sessions, 48 hours on the Helpline, and passed the essay assessments
Become a Pillar of Support in Animal Hospice Care
Level 3 CAHHS is more than training; it's an opportunity to become a source of strength and solace for pet families. Your role extends beyond providing care; you become an empathetic advisor, guiding pet parents through the emotional rollercoaster of grief, confusion, and love.
Provide pets and their owners with a full spectrum of care that extends well beyond the final stages of a pet's Life. We emphasize the importance of quality living, offering practical guidance on providing compassionate care at home, managing difficult conditions, and recognizing the signs of a pet's natural transition. Our training is about nurturing a pet's entire life journey, from peak health to gentle decline, ensuring comfort and dignity at every stage.
Why Choose Our Certified Animal Hospice Helpline Specialist Program?
- Direct Impact: Experience the gratification of directly supporting pet families in need, making a tangible difference in their lives.
- Advanced Skill Development: Refine your communication and advisory skills, learning to navigate the complexities of emotional support in animal hospice care.
- Community and Leadership: Join a network of dedicated professionals and emerge as a leader in the field, equipped to offer holistic support that addresses physical and emotional needs.
- Our Holistic Perspective: Our curriculum is a celebration of Life, teaching how to support a companion animal and its family compassionately during the final days and enriching every moment of their journey with love and attentive care.
Step into a Leadership Role in Animal Hospice Care:
Enroll in the CAHHS Program and Transform Lives at the Front Lines of Support
AHG Level 3 CAHHS Program
SUMMER SESSION
- Option 1 -
2 Monthly Payments of
$234.34 USD*
$468.68 total with sales tax**
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SUMMER SESSION
- Option 2 -
Single Payment of
$399.00 USD*
$435.91 total with sales tax**
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WINTER SESSION
- Option 3 -
2 Monthly Payments of
$234.34 USD*
$468.68 total with sales tax**
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHHS!AHG Level 3 CAHHS Program
WINTER SESSION
- Option 4 -
Single Payment of
$399.00 USD*
$435.91 total with sales tax**
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHHS!Frequently Asked Questions
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Enroll Now in Level 3 CAHHS
Advance your journey in animal hospice care. With Level 3 CAHHS, you don't just learn; you actively contribute to the well-being of animals and their families in their most vulnerable moments.
Please read the Enrollment Process below.
Enrollment Process for the
Level 3 CAHHS Program
Enrolling in the Level 3 CAHHS Program is simple!
- STEP 1 : Complete the online Level 3 CAHHS Program Application
- Prerequisite: AHG Level 2 CAHC Credentials
- Simply fill out the short application form on this page
- STEP 2 : Meet & Greet
- We’ll set up a brief introductory phone or Zoom meeting with the Animal Hospice Group
- STEP 3 : Enroll & Pay
- An email notification will be sent to you containing an enrollment/payment link
- STEP 4 : Receive access to the program
- An email notification will be sent to you containing your login information and you’ll be ready to attend the first class
If you do not receive any email confirmations after submitting your application, please check your spam/junk folder to see if the notifications found their way there. Or, you may need to resubmit your application.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to having you become part of our Animal Hospice Group Student Community!
Level 3 CAHHS Program Application
Please complete this form below as STEP 1 of the Enrollment Process. Click here if you need a reminder of the sessions and payment choices.