THERREC 4111 - Administration of Therapeutic Recreation

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course explores the management of therapeutic recreation services based on professional standards of practice. Reflecting the range of healthcare and human services agencies where therapeutic recreation is practiced, topics include administrative theory and decision making, budgeting and reimbursement, risk management, marketing, personnel and volunteer policies and procedures, and quality improvement. The use of technology as part of the management process is also discussed including the use of spreadsheets and other data management programs.

Note: This course is for majors only. All Health Related Professions courses (HRP 1101, 2103) and Cognate Core courses (KNSLOGY 1223, PSYCH 1061, PSYCH/SOC 1167, PSYCH 2301/EDUC 1322, and PSYCH 2201) must be successfully passed with a C or better to move on to this upper division Therapeutic Recreation course. Mode: Lecture, small group.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

THERREC 3185 (0280). Special authorization is required for all students

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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