Professional Registration with the American Horticultural Therapy AssociationThe American Horticultural Therapy Association is the only organization in the US that recognizes and registers horticultural therapists through a voluntary professional registration program. The designation Horticultural Therapist-Registered (HTR) ensures that professional competencies have been achieved based on standardized academic requirements and professional training. Professionally registered horticultural therapists are expected to adhere to the AHTA Code of Professional Ethics for Horticultural Therapists. The AHTA's Standards of Practice for Horticultural Therapy describe the expectations of professional conduct and delivery of horticultural therapy service. Navigate this page:
Eligibility RequirementsApplication ProcessMaintaining Professional RegistrationResources and DocumentsProfessional Registration Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible for professional registration, a candidate must:
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Applications are evaluated by AHTA's Professional Registration Review Board. An applicant is required to complete the online AHTA professional registration application, provide official transcripts for verification of applicable coursework, and include a completed, signed internship performance report for verification of the internship along with a copy of either: a) Internship Case Study b) Long-Term Project Please note: If you are submitting courses from an educational institution that uses a quarter system as opposed to a semester system, a conversion table is available for your use. All AHTA professional registration course requirements are semester credits NOT quarter credits. If you have any questions, please contact the AHTA office. There are two ways to pay your application fee:
Maintaining Professional RegistrationOnce an applicant has been approved for professional registration, AHTA membership must be renewed annually at the Professional level to maintain HTR status. After three months of a lapsed membership, a registrant must pay a reinstatement fee of $75 in addition to their annual membership dues to be reinstated. After two years of a lapsed membership, a registrant will be required to reapply for registration status. Professionally registered horticultural therapists are expected to adhere to the AHTA Code of Ethics for Horticultural Therapists. The AHTA Standards of Practice for Horticultural Therapy describe the expectations of professional conduct and delivery of horticultural therapy service. Complete information for professional registration can be found in the AHTA Professional Registration Policies and Procedures. Professional Registration Resources
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