Integrate an understanding of history, service models, theory/philosophy, ethics, credentials, professional conduct, evidence-based practice and professional development with recreation therapy practice
Demonstrate competence to individually screen, assess and systematically collect comprehensive and accurate data about patients/clients in an efficient and effective manner and to analyze the data collected to determine the course of actions subsequent to an individualized treatment/program plan
Demonstrate competence in the planning and development of individualized treatment plans that identify functional outcome goals, modalities, facilitation techniques and interventions based on assessment data collected and evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical, psychiatric and other disabling conditions; and in the use of structured, systematic and evidence-based treatment interventions and facilitation techniques to improve patient/client functioning and independence in activities
Demonstrate competence to implement the individualized treatment/program plan using appropriate evidence-based treatment interventions and programs to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate patient/client functioning as well as to reduce or eliminate the limitations to participation in the life activities resulting from medical, psychiatric, or other disabling conditions
Demonstrate competence in using specific modality/skills and facilitation techniques used as treatment interventions in recreation therapy practice
Areas of focus during Recreational Therapy services include, but are not limited to:
Areas of focus during Recreational Therapy interventions include, but are not limited to:
Recreational Therapists design interventions and programs to assist students with disabilities in a variety of settings including:
When working with active military and veterans, the specific purposes of Recreational Therapy are to:
Graduates of this program are prepared for management positions in a diversity of recreation, sport and tourism settings and for graduate study.
Students gain a broad-based understanding of the science, regulatory, and business aspects of developing new therapies to treat illness and improve quality of life.
Work with communities and individuals to protect, maintain and enhance health and quality of life.
Prepares professionals to improve the well-being of older adults, as advocates, direct service providers, educators/trainers, administrators, marketers and product developers, program planners, evaluators, researchers, and more.
Prepares early- to mid-level careerists to plan, direct, and manage healthcare services in a broad range of healthcare industries.
