Certificate in Therapeutic Horticulture
About This Course
The Certificate in Therapeutic Horticulture is a specialized 12.5-day course designed to equip healthcare professionals, social service coordinators, and landscape practitioners with advanced knowledge in integrating nature-based activities into care settings. Therapeutic horticulture harnesses the healing potential of plants and garden activities to support both physical and mental well-being. This course focuses on enhancing participants’ ability to promote patient empowerment on self-care and facilitate smoother care transitions in nursing, particularly for patients with chronic conditions, stroke, dementia, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Led by industry experts, the course delves into the therapeutic benefits of horticulture, with a holistic approach combining plant science, landscape design, and human health. Participants will learn how to design therapeutic environments that improve sensory and motor skills, enhance memory, and foster social service programme development aimed at enhancing quality of life for vulnerable populations.
The program’s ultimate goal is to develop a professional group capable of delivering personalized care through therapeutic gardens and nature-based interventions, addressing both the healthcare and social needs of patients.
What You'll Learn
• Introduction to horticulture
• Plants selection and maintenance
• Pest and disease management
• Therapeutic garden design
• Common mental illnesses and difficulties faced
• Types of therapies available for specific clients and its benefits
• Overview and management of mental illness & stroke and recover expectations
• Occupational therapy perspectives for stroke and dementia clients
• Occupational therapy perspectives for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• The horticultural therapy framework
• Treatment plans and goals in therapeutic horticulture
• Activity selection process
• Working with clients
• Documentation
• Treatment session planning
Entry Requirements
Experience or working in horticulture-based or healthcare industry