AAT Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards 5

Question 1

A therapy dog used in AAT sessions is observed behaving aggressively toward another animal. What should the practitioner do?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily remove the dog from all AAT duties pending behavioral evaluation

Answer

Any aggressive behavior warrants removal from AAT duties pending a thorough behavioral evaluation to protect client safety.

Question 2

What does 'fidelity' mean as an ethical principle in AAT practice?

Accepted Answer

Honoring commitments and being trustworthy in the therapeutic relationship

Answer

Fidelity refers to the practitioner's commitment to keeping promises and maintaining trust as a foundational element of the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3

An AAT practitioner is working with a minor child. Who must provide informed consent for the therapy?

Accepted Answer

The child's parent or legal guardian

Answer

Informed consent for minors must be obtained from the parent or legal guardian, as minors typically lack legal capacity to consent to treatment.

Question 4

Which organization provides internationally recognized guidelines for ethical standards in animal-assisted interventions?

Accepted Answer

The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO)

Answer

IAHAIO publishes internationally recognized white papers and guidelines establishing ethical and practice standards for animal-assisted interventions.

Question 5

A practitioner realizes mid-treatment that a client's needs exceed their competence level. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a more qualified professional while providing appropriate transition support

Answer

Ethical practice requires referral when a client's needs exceed a practitioner's competence, with transition support to protect continuity of care.

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

AAT Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards 5