THER REC 203 online through University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Occupational Science and Technology Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation Program THERREC 203 Therapeutic Recreation Process (3 credits) Summer 2013 Instructor: Patricia Thomas, MPA, CTRS Telephone: (414) 229-2507 (414) 229-5100 (OT Dept Office fax) E-mail:
[email protected] Office Location: Enderis Hall 935 Office Hours: By appointment via telephone or face to face Carroll University contact: Ms. Lynn Peterson, MEd, I (ASCP) SI, QCYM Office Location: Physical Therapy Building #116 Carroll University Telephone: 262-524-7281 E-mail:
[email protected] Office Hours: By appointment Instructional Materials: 1. Shank, J., Coyle, C., (2002) Therapeutic Recreation in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, State College, PA: Venture Publishing. 2. Stumbo, N. & Peterson, C. A. & (2009) Therapeutic Recreation Program Design Principles and Procedures San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education. 3. Additional readings will be posted to the D2L site Course Descriptions Students will explore the current and future practice of therapeutic recreation, the values and underpinning of practice, and the inter-relationships between therapeutic recreation professionals, other health care and human service professionals. Prereq: None. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to: 1 Demonstrate knowledge of the human cultures, social sciences and humanities through understanding of the helping/therapeutic relationship with persons served 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the theories, values and concepts of therapeutic recreation. 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and sociological foundations of therapeutic recreation. 1 THER REC 203 online through University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic recreation content, services and process and the significance of the helping relationship in therapeutic recreation.