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• RCTH 232: Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide information on various physical disabilities and the potential application of Recreational Therapy services with individuals with physical disabilities. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each disability will be presented along with implications for RT practice.
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• RCTH 233: Recreational Therapy for People with Psychosocial and Mental Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide information on various mental health impairments and addictive and social disorders. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each condition will be presented along with implications for Recreational Therapy practice.
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• RCTH 252: Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to equine assisted activities including basic safety skills, lesson preparation, benefits for individuals with disabilities, tack/equine selection, and certification procedures. Students will gain practical experience through riding horses and assisting individuals with disabilities during lessons.
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• RCTH 290: Experimental

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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• RCTH 295: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• RCTH 298: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• RCTH 305: Animal-Assisted Therapy for Diverse Populations & Settings

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the various populations that can potentially benefit from Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). The focus will be on how these potential benefits of AAT can be incorporated into various settings of service. Students will learn the different approaches to using animals as a partner in facilitating therapeutic outcomes. Students will be exposed to research evidence that supports AAT with populations generally served by health and human services areas. The design of program/treatment plans to facilitate outcomes will be incorporated into the course as well as practical application of AAT.
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• RCTH 314: Clinical Aspects of Recreational Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a more in-depth look at Recreational Therapy including professional standards of practice, health care accreditation, documentation methods and application of activity analysis in treatment planning. Lab experiences are incorporated into the course.
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• RCTH 317: Organization and Management of Recreational Therapy Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide recreational therapy (RT) majors with the knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise and manage resources within various health and human service settings. Emphasis is placed on accreditation standards, legislative and regulatory requirements, public relations and marketing, strategic planning and decision making, quality improvement and risk management practices, fiscal planning and budgeting and human resource management.
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• RCTH 319: Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course designed to facilitate the development of student knowledge and skills related to the RT assessment process. The course will expose students to information and activities to enhance understanding of the importance of assessment,the various domains of assessment and the various techniques used in the assessment process. Skills will be developed in the areas of selecting and designing assessments, interviewing clients, observing behaviors and documenting assessment results.
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