The development of technical standards for undergraduate studies in recreational therapy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2009.0019Keywords:
technical standards, core standards, competence, recreational therapy undergraduate education, healthcare educationAbstract
The purpose of this article is to present a set of technical standards for recreational therapy professional preparation programs at the baccalaureate level. Technical standards are incorporated into the majority of healthcare professions education programs. Even though recreational therapy is classified as a healthcare profession, technical standards have not been developed for the field. A preliminary set of technical standards for an undergraduate degree program in recreational therapy was developed for a university in the southeastern region of the United States, based on review of technical standards from other fields. Information is provided about policies governing the implementation of these technical standards along with a review of issues relevant to application of technical standards to students with disabilities. Further research is suggested.References
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