RCPT  342
APPLICATION OF ACTIVITIES FOR RECREATION THERAPY

1. Catalog Entry

RCPT 342. Application of Activities for Recreation Therapy
Two hours lecture: two hours laboratory (3).

Prerequisites: RCPT 313, 319, 340;  BIOL 310, 311 or 322; or permission of the chairperson. 
Corequisites: RCPT 340

Prepares students for the utilization of activities for rehabilitative and habilitative purposes. The recreation therapist’s role and activity skills utilized in clinical and non-clinical settings are taught. The therapeutic recreation process, theories, scope of practice and components of professionalism are initially applied to the practice setting and may include observational field trips.

2. Detailed Description of Content of the Course

This course will introduce students to the utilization of activities for rehabilitative and habilitative purposes. A lifespan model will be used throughout the course. The study will include normal physical and psychosocial function as well as selected dysfunctions relative to each stage of life. The recreation therapist’s role and activity skills utilized in clinical and non-clinical settings are taught. The Therapeutic Recreation Process, theories, scope of practice and components of professionalism are initially applied to the practice setting. Learning takes place in both the classroom and the laboratory settings and may include field experiences.

• Activity analysis and the therapeutic recreation process
• Purpose of activity analysis
• Analysis domains
• Cultural
• Cognitive
• Social
• Physical
• Affective
• Techniques associated with activity analysis and modification
• Assessment and the therapeutic recreation process
  • Assessment domains
    • Cognitive
    • Social
    • Physical
    • Affective
    • Leisure
  • Properties of a sound measure
  • Assessment administration and analysis
    • Behavioral observation
    • Interview
    • Functional skills testing
    • Psychometric testing
  • Selection of procedure(s), implementation, and interpretation
• Documentation (recording techniques and procedures)
  • Confidentiality
  • Report/record keeping
  • Initial notes (intake)
  • Progress notes
  • Discharge plans
• Recreation therapy service delivery systems
• Health and rehabilitation settings
• Continuum of service
• Referral process
• Reimbursement
• Terminology
• Population specific
• Commonly used drugs
• Program planning
  • Principles and approaches to program planning and development
  • Evaluative tools
  • Goals and objective statements for a client relative to program planning
  • Standards of practice related to QA/CQI (as it relates to assessment and planning)
  • Protocols
• Relationship to people, individually or in groups
  • Acceptable interactive skills
  • Effective communication
  • Self assess her/his own assets and strengths

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of the Course

I. Communications and Therapeutic Use of Self

The student will:

a. Demonstrate initial skills of relating to people individually or in groups.
b. Interact appropriately with classmates/instructors and guest speakers to accomplish group lab/class assignments.
c. Use acceptable interactive skills for class presentations.
d. Participate actively in communication exercises and group process activities.
e. Interact professionally in class, community and with guest speakers.
f. Self assess her/his own assets and strengths in the area of communication.

II. Biosychosocial Development and Lifespan Activities

The student will:

a. Categorize and list age specific types of physical and psychological conditions, systems, etiology, symptoms, prognosis and intervention.
b. Outline the major normal life tasks/roles of children, adolescents, adults, and elderly and relate barriers to treatment and remediation of dysfunction in meeting therapeutic goals.
c. Explain the sequence of normal development from a biopsychosocial perspective.
d. Describe predisposing factors and influences of the non-human environment on the development of children, adolescents, adults, and elderly.
e. Participate in class activities which demonstrate principles of biopsychosocial development, dysfunction and intervention.

III. Treatment Planning, Intervention and Outcome Evaluation

The student will:

a. Analyze leisure/recreational activities for their therapeutic potential.
b. Critically analyze the literature to determine the efficacy of selected therapeutic interventions.
c. Demonstrate an ability to adapt therapeutic activities to meet the needs of various populations (ages, cultures, abilities).
d. Integrate previous learning and experiences to develop an identity of self as a professional in therapeutic recreation.
e. Demonstrate clinical reasoning and critical thinking in applying therapeutic activities.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

This course will employ:

• lecture/discussion
• laboratory
• clinical observation
• clinical practice
• readings
• self reflection/assessment

5. Assessment Measures

The grade for this course will be based on the following activities:

1. write paper using APA style of writing.
2. screening device presentation.
3. vocabulary words
4. demonstrate behavior competencies.
5. teaching activity.
6. group participation in evaluation of child.
7. written evaluation of class.
8. development examination.
9. Quizzes
10. final exam.

6. Other Course Information

None

7. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION APPROVED
November 2005 Reviewed Susan R. Van Patten, Curriculum Chair