Animal Hospice Certification Program
Curriculum
Self-Paced / On-Demand / Online
What to Expect Once Enrolled
Your investment includes 24 hours of online learning, monthly live discussion with Animal Hospice Grouop Founders and students, focused reading of the best in Animal Hospice Care, quizzes to test your understanding, and a final exam to demonstrate your knowledge. A Certificate of Completion will be rewarded after passing the exam. Completion of an Animal Hospice Group Internship on the Animal Hospice Helpline includes a graduation writing assessment, and a graduation interview, leading to your certification as a Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP). Please read below for more details.
Program Timeline:
Coursework (Module 1-9):
- It is self-paced / on-demand / online.
- There are recorded lectures, recommended reading, and quizzes.
- One exam when you have completed the Coursework.
- It is highly recommended to complete the Coursework within 6 months of beginning the course/program.
- The time to complete Internship & Helpline (Module 10) is separate - see below.
- The program includes Discussion Groups*.
- You will receive a Certificate of Completion after all of the above (Module 1-9 and attend a minimum of 4 Discussion Group meetings) has been completed.
Internship & Helpline (Module 10)
- Online/remote internship training and staffing for the Animal Hospice Helpline.
- Expert mentors give you guidance along the way.
- LIVE on Zoom (including some instructional videos).
- They are 2-hour sessions on Sundays during March and October.
- Module 10 is approximately 5 consecutive weeks (depending on holidays).
- After completing Module 10, there will be a graduation written assessment and graduation interview.
- Click here to learn more about the Internship.
- Includes Discussion Groups (not required but you are welcome to continue to join in).
- You will receive the complete certification as a Certified Animal Hospice Pracitioner (CAHP) after all of the above (prior Certificate of Completion of Modules 1-9, Module 10 plus Internship) has been completed.
- We accommodate our International Students - there are options with the time difference.
*Discussion Groups
- LIVE on Zoom! One or two AHG Founders with Students and Interns.
- Held twice a month (2-hour meetings), alternating Wednesday and Sunday mornings or afternoons. The morning Discussion Groups are a good option for International Students with the time difference.
- Required to attend at least 4 Discussion Group meetings for graduation with a Certificate of Completion or CAHP.
Coursework (Modules 1-9)
Required for Certificate of Completion & Certified Animal Hospice Practioner Program
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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:
The Practitioner's Experience
Lecturer: Michelle Nichols
Internship & Helpline (Module 10)
Required for Becoming A Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner
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Module 10:
Internship Training & Mentoring
AHG Founders
Details to Get You Started
Enrollment Process
Enrolling in the Animal Hospice Group’s Certification Program is simple!
STEP 1 : Complete the online application form
STEP 2 : Meet & Greet (via phone or Zoom)
STEP 3 : Enroll & Pay
STEP 4 : Receive access to program
Please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to having you become part of our AHG Student Community!
AHG Certification Program
4 Monthly Payments of
$219.05 USD*
$876.19 total with sales tax**
APPLY TO PROGRAMAHG Certification Program
Single Payment of
$749.00 USD*
$818.28 total with sales tax**
APPLY TO PROGRAM- March Session -
AHG Internship & Helpline
Module 10
Included
with the Full AHG Certification Program
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AHG Internship & Helpline
Module 10
Included
with the Full AHG Certification Program
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* 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 $175 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 9.25% Santa Rosa, 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.
