Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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 illness, and psychology are some of the required courses. Many states require that therapists be licensed.   

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