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Recreational Therapy CTE Introduction. What is a Recreational Therapist? Provide treatment and activities for people with disabilities or illnesses.

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1 Recreational Therapy CTE Introduction

2 What is a Recreational Therapist? Provide treatment and activities for people with disabilities or illnesses.

3 What is a Recreational Therapist? What do Recreational Therapists use? –Arts & Crafts –Animals –Sports –Games –Dance and Movement –Drama –Music –Community Outings

4 What do they help with? Reduce depression Stress Anxiety Recover basic movements Build confidence Socialize effectively Enjoy greater independence Become involved with the community

5 Where do they work? Nursing & personal care facilities Hospitals Residential facilities Community mental health centers Adult day care programs Correctional facilities Community programs Substance abuse centers

6 How do I become a Rec. Therapist? Bachelor’s degree (4 years of college) Utah requires a license to practice

7 How hard will it be to find a job? Jobs will increase 15% from 2008-2018 More jobs available than most careers Aging population = more jobs

8 How much can I make? Salary ranged from $23,150 - $60,280 in 2008.

9 Learn Activities Now it’s your turn to do some Recreational Therapy activities.

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