The components of tourism including transportation modes, accommodations, primary attractions, and information and sales distribution systems are examined. A systematic approach to the program planning and evaluation process in therapeutic recreation. Students learn to design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs that meet professional standards of practice and accrediting guidelines and that facilitate third party reimbursement. Topics include needs assessment, comprehensive and specific level program planning, including the development of program goals and objectives and evaluation plans, activity and task analysis, scheduling, implementation plans, program evaluation techniques, and the application of intervention strategies. This course encourages practical application of concepts discussed in 661-33000 Administration and Supervision.
Emphasis is given to wilderness leadership techniques and programming.
661-35500 Outdoor Adventures for Special Populations NLA Principles and practices of planning, leading, implementing, supervising, and evaluating outdoor adventure settings and programs for special populations. NLA An in-depth study of therapeutic recreation assessment and documentation procedures. The course includes exposure to and practical application of a variety of assessment instruments. Data secured from these assessments are utilized for the development of individual treatment plans and documentation of client progress. Continuous quality management, discharge planning, behavioral observation, interagency referral, and protocol development for therapeutic recreation are discussed.