Recreation
Therapist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate
recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or
illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts
and craft, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration
field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and
emotional well-being.
Average Salary: $42,280
Educational Requirements:
Most recreational therapists need a bachelor’s degree in
recreational therapy or a related field. Though less common, associate’s,
master’s, and doctoral degrees are also available.
Recreational
therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and
psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities, and the
use of assistive devices and technology. Bachelor’s degree programs usually
include an internship.
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