R 309 - Therapeutic Recreation in Gerontology

Institution:

St. Thomas Aquinas College

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Description:

The aging process and the illness and disabilities experienced by aging persons. Students will explore the many issues surrounding the question; how does therapeutic recreation benefit the emotional and social wellbeing of the older individual in society today. Analysis of information on lifelong, adult-onset and traumatic illnesses and disabilities experienced by aging persons. Direct client contact in the field work component to the course. Students will be required to complete no less than 45 hours in an approved therapeutic recreation setting. Competence in the areas of assessment, program design and therapeutic intervention will be developed and demonstrated. Prerequisite R/L 101 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stac.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 398-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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