Students visit community agencies as part of classwork requirements. 3 Functional first-aid capabilities required to provide the initial emergency care necessary to sustain life and to maintain temporary life support to victims of accidents or sudden illness are developed in this class. The class deals with hemorrhage control, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, fractures, burns, poisoning, and sudden illness. Those who qualify receive an American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Certificate and a Community CPR Certificate. An introduction to organizational skills and administrative procedures necessary toprovide recreational services in a professional manner is provided.
Student learn how to write goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and budgets.
Students also examine wage administration, nondiscriminatory hiring practices, management of volunteers, legal liability, and negligence. 3 Students learn to develop a sensitivity and understanding of the recreational needs of persons with disabilities. Among the special populations examined are persons with mental retardation, persons with physical and sensory impairments, and aging adults. The class explores societal attitudes, terminology, and the philosophy of therapeutic recreation. Students also discuss the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist in hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, and public and private agencies.