Here are the AHTA's requirements for the Internship component:
"A minimum of 480 hours of internship supervised by a registered horticultural therapist at the HTR or HTM level. Insternship may be divided among multiple settings. It may also be distance supervised following the guidelines as stated in the policy and procedures for internships." (Quoted from the AHTA web site.)
Currently this is probably the most challenging area for Registration. There are not a lot of HTR's around so finding one nearby who can make site visits is daunting. I'm hoping that some AHTA folks will comment on ways to deal with this one. If you are an HTR who is willing to supervise, please fill in your contact information below.
Interns should be advised that they may need to compensate their supervisor for their time as well as cover travel costs.
Places where others have found internships
Maybe these will give you some ideas for places to contact.
Eggleston Services, Tanners Creek Horticultural Services. Audrey - want to tell us a bit about what you are doing there?
Nazareth College, Aphasia Clinic I'm working with older adults who have experienced a CVA. We are going to work on preparing for our Spring Garden Plant Giveaway. We may get some of the other clinic groups involved, too. Many places in our area (Rochester, NY) would like interns or HT programs. It's more than I can handle, so others are welcome join in! Beverly Brown
HTR's willing to supervise internships
| Name | How to contact | Region I'll travel to |
| Beverly J. Brown |
bbrown6@naz.edu |
Get in touch with me to discuss |
| Sally Cobb |
gardenforfun@gmail.com |
Contact her for info |