Therapeutic Recreation, Certificate
Program Design
The Therapeutic Recreation certificate program is designed for persons who seek academic and in-service professional development in the field of therapeutic recreation. This program enables the student to meet standards established in the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut to work in chronic and convalescent nursing homes and other facilities with nursing supervision.
Therapeutic recreation is a specialized allied health field within the recreation profession. Associated with leisure aspects of medical treatment, therapeutic recreation attempts to physically and socially rehabilitate patients who have chronic physical, psychological and social disabilities. It involves recreation services that give the patient an opportunity to participate in recreational, leisure and group activities specifically designed to aid in the recovery or adjustment to illness, disability or a specific social problem.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this certificate program full- or part-time and attend classes days or evenings.
Required Courses |
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| Elective | Gerontology | 3 |
| Elective SSC* 110 |
Choose from
Mode 1 or Health and Wellness Principles |
3 |
| ENG* 101 | Composition | 3 |
| PSY* 111 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| RLS* 101 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 |
| SSC* 294 | Cooperative Education/Work Experience | 3 |
| RLS* 121 | Introduction to Services Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| RLS* 122 | Process and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| RLS* 221 | Therapeutic Recreation Programming | 3 |
| RLS* 223 | Leisure and Aging | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: 30 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Therapeutic Recreation certificate program requirements, graduates will1. Meet the state health code requirements to hold the position as a therapeutic recreation director in the State of Connecticut.
2. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and apply the necessary skills required of a therapeutic recreation director.
3. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend the needs of individuals with special needs and the positive outcomes of therapeutic recreation intervention.
4. Demonstrate the ability to successfully assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with special needs both in a clinical and community setting.
5. Have developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work in a health care or community-based setting.
6. Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the therapeutic recreation code of ethics.
Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers: 860-512-2703
Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog