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Recreational and Occupational Therapy College and Career Awareness

What is a Recreational Therapist? Provide treatment and activities for people with disabilities or illnesses.

What is a Recreational Therapist? What do Recreational Therapists use? –Arts and Crafts –Animals –Sports –Games –Dance and Movement –Drama –Music –Community Outings

What do they help with? Reduce depression Stress Anxiety Recover basic movements Build confidence Socialize effectively Enjoy greater independence Become involved with the community

Where do they work? Nursing and personal care facilities Hospitals Residential facilities Community mental health centers Adult day care programs Correctional facilities Community programs Substance abuse centers

How do I become a Rec. Therapist? Bachelor’s degree (4 years of college) Utah requires a license to practice

How hard will it be to find a job? Jobs will increase 15% from More jobs available than most careers Aging population = more jobs

How much can I make? Average pay in 2014 is approximately $42,820 per year. $20.33 per hour.

What is an Occupational Therapist? Help people of all ages participate in things they need to do each day. Example – helping children with disabilities participate in school.

What do they help with? Eating Walking Dressing Changing body positions Carrying objects Cooking Cleaning And many more…

Where do they work? Hospitals Rehab Centers Nursing Facilities Clinics Schools Community Centers

How do I become an Occupational Therapist Bachelor’s degree (4 years of college) Utah requires a license to practice

Learn Activities Now it’s your turn to do some Recreational Therapy activities.