PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PROGRAM
This comprehensive 8‑module program teaches handlers how to train, manage, and ethically use a Psychiatric Service Animal (PSA). Developed by mental health clinicians and professional trainers, this course covers legal rights, task training, public access behavior, and long‑term maintenance. Includes content, quizzes, and a 100‑question final exam.
Willie Campbell, LCSW, MAC, ACSW, MSW
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PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM
MODULE 1- Understanding Psychiatric Service Animals (PSAs)
Lesson 1 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 2- Understanding Your Mental Health
Lesson 2 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 3 — Foundations of Animal Behavior
Lesson 3 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 4 — Core PSA Tasks & Training Methods
Lesson 4 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 5 — Public Access Training
Lesson 5 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 6 — Advanced Task Reliability & Maintenance
Lesson 6 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 7 — Ethics, Boundaries & Legal Compliance
Lesson 7 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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MODULE 8 — Final Assessment & Certification
Lesson 8 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 1-PSA FOUNDATIONS (20 QUESTIONS)
Lesson 9 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 2-MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS & TASKS MATCHING (15 Questions)
Lesson 10 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 3- ANIMAL BEHAVIOR & TRAINING PRINCIPLES (20 Questions)
Lesson 11 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 4 – CORE TASK TRAINING (15 Questions)
Lesson 12 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 5 – PUBLIC ACCESS TRAININGS (15 Questions)
Lesson 13 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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SECTION 6 – ETHICS & LEGAL COMPLIANCE (15 Questions)
Lesson 14 of 14 within section PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ANIMAL TRAINING PRGORAM.
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Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training
MODULE 1-Foundations of Psychiatric Service Animals Handling
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training.
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LESSON 1 – What is a Psychiatric Service Animal
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training.
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LESSON 2 – Handler Responsibilities
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training.
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LESSON 3 – Understanding Your Symptoms
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training.
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LESSON 4 – Choosing the Right Dog
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Psychiatric Service Animal Handler Training.
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MODULE 2 – CANINE BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION
LESSON 1 – How Dogs Learn
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 2 – CANINE BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION.
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LESSON 2- Marker Training
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 2 – CANINE BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION.
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LESSON – 3 Reading Canine Body Language
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 2 – CANINE BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION.
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LESSON 4 – Building Engagement & Focus
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 2 – CANINE BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION.
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MODULE 3 – OBEDIENCE & PUBLIC MANNERS
LESSON 1 – Loose Leash Walking
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 3 – OBEDIENCE & PUBLIC MANNERS.
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LESSON 2 -Sit, Down, Stay, Settle
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 3 – OBEDIENCE & PUBLIC MANNERS.
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LESSON 3 – Impulse Control
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 3 – OBEDIENCE & PUBLIC MANNERS.
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LESSON 4 – Ignoring Distractions
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 3 – OBEDIENCE & PUBLIC MANNERS.
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MODULE 4 – PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 1)
LESSON 1 – Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 4 – PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 1).
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LESSON 2 – Panic Interruption
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 4 – PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 1).
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LESSON 3 – Grounding During Dissociation
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 4 – PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 1).
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LESSON 4 – Anxiety Alerts (Behavioral)
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 4 – PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 1).
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MODULE 5-PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 2)
LESSON 1 – Interrupting Harmful Behaviors
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 5-PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 2).
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LESSON 2 — Guiding to Exit / Find Help
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 5-PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 2).
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LESSON 3 — Blocking / Covering
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 5-PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 2).
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LESSON 4 — Environmental Scanning
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 5-PSYCHIATRIC TASK TRAINING (PART 2).
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MODULE 6 — PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING
LESSON 1 — Public Access Law & Etiquette
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 6 — PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING.
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LESSON 2 — Training in Pet‑Friendly Stores
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 6 — PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING.
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LESSON 3 — Training in Non‑Pet‑Friendly Stores
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 6 — PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING.
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LESSON 4 — Restaurant & Transportation Behavior
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 6 — PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING.
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MODULE 7 — ETHICS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
LESSON 1 — ADA, FHA, ACAA
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 7 — ETHICS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY.
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NLESSON 2 — Misrepresentation Laws
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 7 — ETHICS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY.
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LESSON 3 — Ethical Use of a PSA
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 7 — ETHICS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY.
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LESSON 4 — Crisis & Emergency Planning
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 7 — ETHICS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY.
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MODULE 8 — MAINTENANCE, WELFARE & FINAL ASSESSMENT
LESSON 1 — Preventing Burnout in Working Dogs
Lesson 1 of 4 within section MODULE 8 — MAINTENANCE, WELFARE & FINAL ASSESSMENT.
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LESSON 2 — Monthly Task Maintenance Plan
Lesson 2 of 4 within section MODULE 8 — MAINTENANCE, WELFARE & FINAL ASSESSMENT.
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LESSON 3 — Annual Public Access Review
Lesson 3 of 4 within section MODULE 8 — MAINTENANCE, WELFARE & FINAL ASSESSMENT.
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LESSON 4 — Final Assessment & Certification
Lesson 4 of 4 within section MODULE 8 — MAINTENANCE, WELFARE & FINAL ASSESSMENT.
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