Durham
Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy
RMP 500 (01) - Therapeutic Recreation Methods in Physical Rehabilitation Settings
Ther Rec Methods in Rehab
Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 14570
CRN: 14570
This course introduces students to a variety of assistive techniques, devices and equipment used in Therapeutic Recreation settings that allow individuals with illnesses and disabilities achieve maximum independence and functional capacity to maintain optimal health and leisure functioning. Students learn and apply skills in anatomical orientation and positioning, universal precautions, assistive technology and adapted equipment for recreation including manual, power, sports, and all-terrain wheelchairs, wheelchair mobility skills, proper body mechanics, transfer and lifting techniques, ambulation assists, and sighted guide techniques.
Section Comments: Meets off campus at NEP (121 Technology Drive)
Co-Requisite: RMP 503
Instructors: Cameron Forys, Amanda Bouchard
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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10/28/2024 | 12/20/2024 | M | 3:10pm - 5:00pm | OFFCMP TBD |