794-010 Horticultural Therapy

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HECS Band

Coordinator

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• describe the history, philosophy and synopsis of horticultural therapy;

• describe the client group and forms of disability;

• describe the quality aspects to be achieved in a successful therapy program;

• describe the land use considerations for urban and rural areas; and

• design, plan, implement and assess horticultural rehabilitation programs.

The content includes background and philosophy of horticultural therapy, client group and forms of disability, landscape design and land use, equipment, tools and furniture, use of plants and plant material, motivation assessment of clients, work by clients for reward or payment, and case studies of horticultural therapy programs.

Assessment

1-hour examination (60%); assignment of 2000 words (30%); seminar (10%).