Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Studies - Therapeutic Recreation in Aging
About Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Studies - Therapeutic Recreation in Aging
Bachelor of Science program in Therapeutic Recreation in Aging prepares students for careers as therapeutic recreation directors in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior centers. Therapeutic Rec Directors are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing individual and group activities for residents of a facility.
Graduates of this program will meet the Connecticut Health Code qualifications for therapeutic recreation directors in skilled nursing facilities. Students who enjoy working with an aging population, and are creative, outgoing, and compassionate, this might be a good career path to explore.
Student learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in behavioral, natural, social, and health sciences appropriate for entry-level positions in the healthcare sector and/or admission to post graduate programs.
- Critically examine and produce sound written analyses of healthcare policy, health interventions, trends and outcomes.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of medical perspectives including ethics, healthcare systems, and health professions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of best practices of managing and storing patient/client health information.
- Adopt competencies of Interprofessional Education (IPE) and interprofessional teaming that promote aptitude with working in multi-professional settings.
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