Otherwise, internships are entirely optional, but encouraged. Yes, but it must be volunteer work directly utilizing horticultural therapy with clients. Only at the HTT level. Paid related employment and HT volunteer work may be combined to satisfy the employment requirements at this level. If you utilize horticultural therapy with clients, you will receive point credit toward registration.
Appropriate documentation is required.
If this is on a part-time basis you will receive credit proportionate to the amount of time you spend using horticultural therapy. Professional committee work and service, AHTA accredited workshops, CEU related programs, Botanical Garden classes, and publications are some of the experiences that are considered Professional Activities. Many of these are offered through AHTA and AHTA regional chapters. You may contact AHTA for information pertaining to committees, service and local chapters. Usually 8 - 10 weeks.