One Health Student Practicums
Real Life, Real Conversations, Real Communities
The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CFAS) attracts life-long learners from a wide range of academic backgrounds to foster One Health for People, Pets, and Partners across Canada.

The length of placements are dependent upon the disciplines and goals of student applicants. Student are passionate individuals seeking opportunities to apply their learning's to promote service excellence within the promising  Animal-Assisted Services Sector. Roles, responsibilities, relevance, and reporting requirements are discussed in advance to manage expectations and set realistic goals.

About Us
CFAS is an impartial  interconnected nationally registered non-profit and registered charity that connects people, organizations, and fills gaps within the burgeoning Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) Sector.

We inspire and promote the innovation, coordination, and integration of exceptional clinical and non-clinical AAS within Canada's healthcare, social services, justice, corrections, public safety, and voluntary to sectors to foster One Health for People, Pets (pets in service), and Partners (animals in service). 

About One Health for People, Pets, and Partners™
​​Animal-Assisted Services - A Burgeoning Sector
​Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) are mutually beneficial relationships that nurture One Health for People, Pets, and Partners™.  Optimal health in this context includes the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of people of all ages and the health and welfare of pets and other animals involved the the delivery of services.

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Thank you for your interest. Placements are at full capacity, therefore we are not able to accept applications at this time. Please check back again. 

     Examples of Scope of Academic Placements 

• Anthrozoology
• Anthropology
• Business and Community Development
• Event Planning
• Humanities
• Law
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Graphic Design and Branding
• Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Veterinary Medicine
• Voluntary Sector Development

      Placement Advantages

• Flexible hours
• Ongoing support
• Targeted learning
• Rewarding experiences 
• Virtual placements