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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
Elective Gerontology 3
Elective Choose from fine arts, music, theater, or
SOSC 110 Health & Wellness Principles 3
ENG* 101 Composition 3
PSY* 111 General Psychology I 3
RLS* 101 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services 3
SOSC 270 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 will
1. 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 healthcare or community based setting.
6. Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the therapeutic
recreation code of ethics.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers: 860-512-2703 or www.mcc.commnet.edu
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