Exploring the Role of Diversity in the Recreation Therapy Profession

*This course has been pre-approved by NCTRC for 5 clock hours.

The “World” is home to a rich and diverse population of human beings. As Recreation Therapists, it is essential that we are equipped to meet the unique needs of clients from all backgrounds. A key component of working effectively with diverse populations is developing a fundamental understanding of cultural, social, and individual differences. This understanding lays the foundation for strong, respectful therapist-client relationships. In this course, you will explore various aspects of diversity and learn strategies to address challenges, ensuring that all clients can achieve their healthcare goals. The learner must pass a quiz at the end of the course with at least a 70% to be awarded a completion certificate. The course must be completed within 365 days of the start date.
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NCTRC Specialty Certification Eligible

Course Objectives

  • After completing this course, students will be able to share knowledge and understanding of Diversity in Health Care Settings.

  • Students will be able to identify and respect the diverse populations you may encounter in the healthcare field as a Recreation Therapist.

  • Students will be able to work effectively with the many different populations as a Recreation Therapist to help them work towards their goals.

  • Students will be able to evaluate the bias/unbiased relationship between the Recreation Therapist and Client.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Randy Shaw, MHS, LRT/CTRS has been a practicing Recreation Therapist for 20 years. He received his BS degree from Western Carolina University (WCU) in 2001 and received his Master Health Science in Management in 2012 from WCU. Randy has worked with individuals with a variety of disabilities/illnesses in different settings. He has worked at an Alcohol Drug Abuse Treatment facility (internship), a group home with adults with Autism, Juvenile Development Center, Community Parks & Recreation Department, Veterans Hospital setting, and he has also spent some time teaching as a recreation therapy adjunct instructor at WCU. Currently, Randy works with veterans in a long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospice facility. Over the past 20 years Randy has served on numerous boards and committees, chaired recreation therapy conferences, mentored upcoming Recreation Therapists, and presented at several workshops and conferences. Randy is very excited about passing along his knowledge and experiences to other recreation therapists to help improve the overall well being patients.

Randy Shaw, MHS, LRT/CTRS

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