Certificate in Therapeutic Outdoor Environments: Design
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in Therapeutic Outdoor Environments: Design course is a valuable program that empowers learners with essential skills for creating healing outdoor spaces. This course is increasingly important in today's world as healthcare facilities and organizations recognize the benefits of nature on patients' well-being.
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• Understanding Therapeutic Outdoor Environments: This unit will cover the basics of therapeutic outdoor environments and their benefits. It will introduce students to the principles of biophilic design and evidence-based design.<br> • Site Analysis and Selection: This unit will teach students how to assess and select suitable sites for therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as soil analysis, climate, and accessibility.<br> • Design Principles for Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces: This unit will focus on the design principles specific to therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as sensory stimulation, safety, and accessibility.<br> • Plant Selection and Arrangement: This unit will teach students how to select and arrange plants in therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as plant healing properties, sensory appeal, and low-maintenance options.<br> • Water Features and Other Natural Elements: This unit will cover the design and implementation of water features and other natural elements in therapeutic outdoor environments. It will discuss the therapeutic benefits of these features and how to incorporate them into the design.<br> • Creating Outdoor Rooms: This unit will teach students how to create outdoor rooms in therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as privacy, functionality, and aesthetics.<br> • Lighting Design for Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces: This unit will focus on lighting design for therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as safety, mood, and energy efficiency.<br> • Maintenance and Upkeep of Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces: This unit will teach students how to maintain and upkeep therapeutic outdoor environments. It will cover topics such as seasonal changes, pest management, and repair and replacement of features.<br> • Programming and Using Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces: This unit will cover programming and using therapeutic outdoor spaces. It will discuss topics such as activities, events, and user groups.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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