As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Evaluate developments and practices from therapeutic recreation, applied research and related health disciplines that can contribute to the health and well-being of clients.
- Assess client needs using a variety of therapeutic recreation assessments and tools within culturally sensitive and ecological frameworks.
- Create therapeutic recreation intervention plans with measurable goals in alignment with evidence-based best practices, client strengths, and needs.
- Design outcome-oriented, client-centred, and evidence-based therapeutic recreation Program Protocols that utilizes multi-disciplinary research, community resources, supports client goals, and mitigates risk.
- Implement intervention plans to demonstrate facilitation techniques and leadership skills in program delivery for clients with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions and client outcomes to support modification of program plans.
- Analyze client data using therapeutic recreation standards of practice to document client information and inform interdisciplinary team decision-making.
- Practice therapeutic recreation in a safe and ethical manner by adhering to legislative, professional, and institutional codes of conduct and standards of practice.
- Advocate for the effects of therapeutic recreation's practices, programs, and inclusive-community building ethos to a variety of audiences, using verbal, written and digital communication strategies.
- Reflect on one’s professional practice and professional development goals to inform continued growth in the field of Therapeutic Recreation.
- Engage in self-reflective practice to promote ongoing relationship-building with self, clients, teams, and the community.