VI.  Course Outline and Readings

I. Trends and Issues of Therapeutic Recreation

A. TR Definitions and Philosophical Aspects

• Peterson, C. A. (1989).  The dilemma of philosophy.  In D. M. Compton (Ed.) Issues in therapeutic recreation: A profession in transition (pp. 21-33).  Champaign, IL: Sagamore [E-reserved]
• Textbook Chapter 2

B. TR Practice Models and Bridging to a Larger Clinical Context Through ICF          

• Textbook Chapters 14, 4

C. Research Issues               

• Textbook Chapters 25, 27

D. Research-Based & Theory-Based Practice   

• Textbook Chapters 15, 28, (Research-based); Chapter 26 (Theory-based)

E. Assessment/Evaluation

• Textbook Chapter 17
• Magafas, A. H., & Pawelko, K. A. (1997).  Therapeutic recreation evaluation: Problems and possibilities. In D. M Compton (Ed.), Issues in therapeutic recreation: Towards the new millennium (2nd ed., pp. 383-401).  Champaign, IL: Sagamore. [E-reserved]

F. Health Care Environment

• McCormick, B. (2002). Health care in America: An overview. [E-reserved]
• Textbook Chapter 19, 23

G. Standards of Practice

• Loeffler, M, A., & Henley, S. (1997).  Standards of practice: Are they relevant?  In D. M. Compton (Ed.), Issues in therapeutic recreation: Towards the new millennium (2nd ed., pp. 419-443). Champaign, IL: Sagamore. [E-reserved]

H. Clinical Practice Guideline

• Hood, C. D. (2001). Clinical practice guideline: A decision making tool for best practice? In N. Stumbo (Ed.) Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (pp. 189-214). Champaign, IL: Sagamore. [E-reserved]
• Textbook Chapter 16

I. Professional Preparation

• Textbook Chapters 7, 8, 12

J. Internship/Clinical Supervision

• Textbook Chapters 10, 24

K. Accreditation and Credentialing

• Textbook Chapters 9, 21

L. Ethical Issues

• Textbook Chapter 18

II. Management of Therapeutic Recreation

A. Written Plan of Operation

• Readings: TBA

B. Written Plan of Operation

• Readings: TBA

C. Financial Operation

• Readings: TBA