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  • RECTH 3360: Assess & Doc Rec Ther

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is designed to teach the critical components of client assessment, documentation, and evaluation in the RT Process. Course content includes protocol development, client assessment (standardized assessment, interview, observation, and record review) and the process of treatment planning, documentation, and evaluation. Client evaluation will be discussed as it relates to client assessed outcomes. Students will learn about the WHO International Classification of Functioning and Disability (ICF) and role within the assessment process. Prerequisites: "C" or better in RECTH 3330 AND RECTH 4300.
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  • RECTH 3950: Independent Study RT

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed to allow the RT student to work with faculty on clinical projects or research. It is an opportunity for RT faculty to assist the undergraduate student in gaining specific course content or needed competency content for national certification. Goals and objectives are created with assigned faculty and/or a syllabus is provided outlining assignments and necessary outcomes.
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  • RECTH 4000: EBP & Research in RT

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Recreational therapists need to know how to search for evidence-based interventions and discern quality research to guide their decision-making process for evidence-based interventions. Therefore, students will be introduced to the research process with a strong focus on evidence-based practice. Students will gain knowledge in methodological, technical, and ethical demands of doing applied or practitioner-led research. Students will conceptualize and design a research project and learn specific research skills that will enable them to deal effectively with many of the research and evaluation issues they may encounter when implementing evidence-based practice. Corequisites: RECTH 5360
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  • RECTH 4300: Rec Ther IDD

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is designed as a combined lecture and lab experience. Students will gain an understanding of the historical perspective regarding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including the effect of legislative policies or the lack thereof. Class discussion will include diagnostic definitions and classifications, behavioral, emotional, and psychological considerations in treatment and programming, and the influence of society, family, and multicultural factors. A primary focus will be the role of recreational therapy in providing evidence-based services along the continuum of care and community programming for these populations. Lab experiences may include volunteering at an agency that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and experiential activities to enhance learning. Prerequisites: UofU GPA of 2.5+ Corequisites: RECTH 3330
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  • RECTH 4310: Rec Ther & Older Adults

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is designed as a combined classroom and clinical experience. Students will learn foundational knowledge about the aging process, and examine recreation's role in health promotion and rehabilitation in the older adult population. Common health conditions and diagnoses that impact the health and wellbeing of older adults will be reviewed along with possible recreational therapy assessments and interventions appropriate for treatment. Class discussion topics will include the influences of ageism, race, gender, ethnicity, and legislative policies on service delivery. The role of the recreational therapist as a health and human service provider in different service settings for older adults and as a member of the end of life support system will be introduced. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in RECTH 3330 AND RECTH 4300
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  • RECTH 4320: Rec Ther & Physical Med

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is designed as a combined classroom and clinical experience. Students will learn about various diagnoses and conditions associated with individuals receiving services through physical rehabilitation and the impact of the conditions on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functional domains. Specific information related to etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and related treatment courses for individuals with physical, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions. Course discussions will highlight influential legislative policies, accessibility and inclusion criteria for community integration, diversity and lifespan implications associated with physical, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in RECTH 3360 AND RECTH 4310.
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  • RECTH 4330: Rec Ther Mental Health

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is designed as a combined classroom and clinical experience to introduce students to mental health disorders and the practice of recreational therapy in mental health services. The use of the DSM-5 and understanding diagnostic criteria will be a primary focus. Discussion will include understanding diagnosis, etiology, pathology, and prognosis as well as legislation, advocacy and the vital role of recreational therapy in health care and human service delivery. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in RECTH 4320 AND RECTH 5350 AND RECTH 5360
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  • RECTH 4999: RT Honors Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed for students in the Honors Program who are completing their honors thesis or project.
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  • RECTH 5300: Rec Ther Management

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces systematic program design as it relates to health and human service systems including regulatory bodies that influence the practice of recreational therapy. Special attention will be given to the application of the recreational therapy scope of practice, standards of practice, code of ethics, and the role of credentialing as they relate to program development. The course's group-based structure simulates the contemporary role in management practices and allows each student to demonstrate leadership principles. It's unique inclusion of an interprofessional education module provides the student with the opportunity to engage with other allied health students in a collaborative experience using a clinical case study. Prerequisites: "C" or better in RECTH 5360 AND RECTH 4320.
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  • RECTH 5350: RT Clin & Prof Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    A necessary requisite to being a professional in recreational therapy is to understand the guiding principles and ethics that inform practice and advancement of the individual and the profession. This course requires the student to analyze professional activities that will impact the provision of services in health care and human service delivery. Course content focuses on accreditation processes that impact quality patient care, and ethical, legal, and current issues that impact recreational therapy practice as well as health and human service delivery systems. Prerequisites: "C" or better in RECTH 4310 AND RECTH 3360.
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