AHG Curriculum
Self-Paced
What to Expect
Your investment includes 24 hours of online learning, monthly live discussion with AHG Founders and students, focused reading of the best in Animal Hospice Care, quizzes to test your understanding, and one final exam to demonstrate your knowledge. The completion of an AHG Internship & Helpline completes the program and leads to your certification as a Certified Animal Hospice Practioner (CAHP). Read below to learn more.
Program Timeline:
Coursework (Module 1-9)
- Self-paced, on-demand.
- Recorded lectures, recommended reading, and quizzes.
- Must be completed within 6 months of beginning the course/program.
- The time to complete Internship & Helpline (Module 10) is separate - see below.
- Includes Discussion Groups*.
Internship & Helpline (Module 10)
- Training plus Helpline staffing.
- LIVE on Zoom (including some instructional videos).
- Held on Sundays (2 hour meetings).
- Module 10 is approximately 7 consecutive weeks (depending on holidays).
- You have the choice between the Session in March or October.
- Launches March 6, 2022.
*Discussion Groups
- LIVE on Zoom! Two Founders with Students and Interns.
- Held once a month (2 hour meetings), alternating T/Th and Sunday afternoons.
- Required to attend at least 4 Discussion Group meetings for graduation with Certificate of Completion or CAHP.
Coursework (Modules 1-9)
Required for Certificate of Completion & Certified Animal Hospice Practioner Program
Module 1:
Introducing Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
Lecturers: Kathryn Marocchino, Michelle Nichols, Gail Pope, Amir Shanan
Module 2:
Managing an Animal's Well-being through Decline, Disability, and End of Life: Navigating A Terminal Diagnosis
Lecturers: Gail Pope, Amir Shanan, Michelle Nichols
Module 3:
Practical Patient Issues and Nursing Care
Lecturers: Amir Shanan, Gail Pope
Module 4:
Quality of Life (for Living and for Dying) in the Animal Hospice Patient
Lecturer: Amir Shanan
Module 5:
Understanding the Animal Dying Experience
Lecturers: Gail Pope, Kathryn Marocchino
Module 6:
End-of-Life Options and After Death Care
Lecturers: Gail Pope, Amir Shanan, Kathryn Marocchino
Module 7:
Care for the Caregivers
Lecturers: Kathryn Marocchino, Amir Shanan, Michelle Nichols
Module 8:
Grief and Honoring the Life
Lecturers: Michelle Nichols, Kathryn Marocchino
Module 9:
Practitioner's Experience
Lecturer: Michelle Nichols
Internship & Helpline (Module 10)
Required for Becoming A Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner
Module 10:
Internship Training & Mentoring
AHG Founders
Let's Get You Started
AHG Certification Program
Single Payment of
$1,500 USD*
$1,616.25 total with sales tax**
PURCHASE & ENROLLAHG Certification Program
3 Monthly Payments of
$550.00 USD*
$1,777.88 total with sales tax**
PURCHASE & ENROLLAHG Certificate of Completion
Single Payment of
$1,300 USD*
$1,400.75 total with sales tax**
PURCHASE & ENROLL- March Session -
AHG Internship & Helpline
Single Payment of
$500 USD
$538.75 total with sales tax**
PURCHASE & ENROLL- October Session -
AHG Internship & Helpline
Single Payment of
$500 USD
$538.75 total with sales tax**
PURCHASE & ENROLL
* Recommended Resource Materials
- The recommended reading/booklist will be available upon enrollment.
- Books are highly recommended for the Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner candidate.
- Books will total less than $150 and are the student’s responsibility.
- Many resources will be online (no cost).
- Copyrighted materials are available for viewing. Students will also be able to receive downloadable versions for an additional fee.
** A 7.75% Palm Desert, California Sales Tax will be applied to all our AHG online course products. Disclaimer: additional taxes may apply if the buyer has a higher sales tax rate.
Special Offers
20% Discount for Non-profit Organizations
- Please contact us for the special promo code.
- We will need to obtain your EIN for your non-profit status.
- 15% discount if you choose the "3 Monthly Payments" option.
- Cannot be combined with any additional promotions.
20% Discount for Groups of 3 or More
- Please contact us for the special promo codes.
- We will need the email addresses for each member in your group.
- Excludes "3 Monthly Payments" Option.
- Cannot be combined with any additional promotions.
20% Discount for Veterinary Practices
- Please contact us for the special promo code(s).
- Open to one or more support staff member(s) of a veterinary practice.
- We will need the email addresses for each member interested from your practice.
- Excludes "3 Monthly Payments" Option.
- Cannot be combined with any additional promotions.
10% Study Buddy Discount for You & A Friend
- Please contact us for the special promo codes.
- We will need the email addresses for you and your friend.
- Excludes "3 Monthly Payments" Option.
- Cannot be combined with any additional promotions.
