As the international peak body, INFTA constantly expands the network of research institutes, government partners and organisations promoting Forest Therapy as an effective, evidence-based Public health approach. Thus, if you wish to get full accreditation for your research institute, government department or organisation, please contact us. Similarly, your organisation can become an INFTA-Accredited Training Provider to conduct the INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide training according to the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy (ICCFT). The ICCFT has been designed, evaluated and validated by 120+ experts from over 20 countries in 2017. For more details regarding the ICCFT, see the International Handbook of Forest Therapy (Kotte, Li, Shin & Michalsen [eds] 2019).
Applications are now open to suitably qualified candidates who wish to become an INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
INFTA’s RPL program formally recognises a Forest Therapy Guide’s suitability based on existing certification, competencies, skills and abilities towards the achievement of an internationally-recognised qualification in the area of Forest Therapy.
The RPL fee is US$ 500.00 (US Dollars five-hundred).
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No refunds will be made should you withdraw your application during the RPL process, in case of an unsuccessful outcome of your application or if you are not in agreement with the outcome of the RPL assessment by INFTA or its Accredited Training Provider. There is no provision for an appeals process.
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