A Recreation Therapists Guide To Humor
*This course has been pre-approved by NCTRC for 5 clock hours.
Learners will gain an understanding of the history of humor and medicine, physiological and psychological benefits of laughter, when to incorporate humor into your RT programs and be provided with examples of laughter exercises. At the completion of this course, participants will need to pass an exam with a minimum score of 70%. Participants must complete the course within 365 days of starting the course to receive a completion certificate.
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Course Objectives
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Students will be able to identify 2 methods in assessing a client’s sense of humor.
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Students will be able to identify the 4 developmental stages of laughter.
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Students will learn and be able to demonstrate 3 simple laughing exercises they can incorporate with their clients.
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Students will be able to identify 2 key people who influenced the use of humor in medicine.
Carolyn Breinich, MA, CTRS/CCLS
Instructor Bio:
Carolyn Breinich, MA, CTRS/CCLS
SMART Instructor
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