VWC Course Outline

1. To examine the scope of services in therapeutic recreation. (8.15)
2. To understand that therapeutic recreation is a viable profession. (8.08)
3. To examine and apply the "Leisurability" approach, leisure lifestyle concept and treatment approach to therapeutic recreation programming with consideration for all potential consumer groups.
4. To understand and apply comprehensive and specific program planning processes in relation to various agencies and consumer groups. (8.22)
5. To identify and examine the types of documentation required in therapeutic recreation.
6. To examine and utilize the varying leadership roles of the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as dictated by client need and setting. (8.18)
7. To identify and examine the methods of client assessment and their applications to program planning. (8.20) (8.21)
8. To examine the American Therapeutic Recreation Association's Standards for the of Practice of Therapeutic Recreation and other documents, for use as guidelines for program planning and ethical conduct. (8.09)
9. To identify professional affiliations, advocacy and special interest groups, trends and resources that may aid in comprehensive and specific program planning. (8.19)
10. To understand and formulate behavioral goals and objectives and evaluate the extent to which they have been met. (8.27)
11. To understand the roles of therapeutic recreation in a continuum of services.
12. To comprehend the risk management issues related to therapeutic recreation services.
13. To examine the laws, regulations and standards applicable for recreation for special populations and for recreation therapy.
14. To acknowledge that habilitation, rehabilitation, maintenance and prevention are different types of potential clients needs.
15. To understand documentation techniques for therapeutic recreation as required in a variety of settings.
16. To understand the purpose and process of evaluation in relation to program planning. (8.26)
17. To understand the relationship of continuous quality improvement to program planning.
18. To clearly convey the role and purpose of recreation and leisure and more specifically; therapeutic recreation to the community at large.
19. To plan, implement and evaluate a variety of therapeutic recreation program. (8.16)
20. To apply principles and procedures for design of therapeutic recreation programs to specific agencies, facilities and needs. (8.23)
21. To understand the direct relationship of program planning and implementation to budget allocations. (8.32)
22. To demonstrate program planning knowledge and skills through a selected field experience and in-class simulations. (8.39)

1. Conceptual Overview
   • Simplified Model
   • Therapeutic Recreation Service Model
   • Holistic approach
   • Continuum of care
2. Program Planning
   • Comprehensive planning
   • Specific planning
   • Assessment
   • Evaluation
   • Continuous Quality Improvement
   • External accreditation
3. Program Content and Process
   • Structures
   • C.T.R.S. roles
   • Facilities
   • Equipment and supplies
   • Scheduling
   • Activity selection
   • Activity analysis
   • Marketing
4. Management
   • Ethics and standards
   • Staffing
   • Training and development
   • Documentation
   • Resources
   • Fiscal management
   • Risk management

1. Class assignments are due during class on the specified date. Each day an assignment is late, one full letter grade will be deducted.
2. Regular prompt class attendance is required; students are responsible for all class lectures and assignments.
3. Written assignments are to be of professional quality, typed neatly, referenced fully to source materials and accurate in grammar and spelling.
4. Work for this class may not have been done for any other related class at VWC or elsewhere.
5. Active participation, as demonstrated through class attendance and involvement in all phases of the class structure, will be graded as viewed by the instructor, therefore it behooves the student to take an active role in class.
6. Group/individual projects may be assigned throughout the semester.