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| Recreation therapists work with patients to keep them from becoming
depressed with themselves and life in general. They keep patients
busy with activities and projects like athletic events, field trips, dances,
games, and crafts. Recreation therapists also use dogs or kittens
to keep their patients happy and interested.
Frequently, they work with mentally ill, aged, and physically disabled patients in medical centers, nursing homes, adult day care centers, mental health agencies, park programs, and recreational centers. |
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| Average Salary: $32,000 - $35,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses
in high school.
A bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation is usually required to become a recreational therapist. Physiology, helping skills, anatomy, characteristics of illnesses, and psychology are some of the required courses. Many states require that therapists be licensed. |
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| For More Information: | |
| American Therapeutic Recreation Association
PO box 15215 Hattiesburg, MS 34902 (601) 264-3413 |
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| National Therapeutic
Recreation Society
22377 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn, VA 20148 (703) 858-0784 NTRSNRPA@aol.com |
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