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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WORKE

Specialty Definition: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WORKE

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Plans, organizes, and directs medically approved recreation program for patients in hospitals and other institutions: Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Regulates content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities, needs and interests. Instructs patients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities, to reduce stress and tension. Instructs patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports. Counsels and encourages patients to develop leisure activities. Organizes and coordinates special outings and accompanies patients on outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources. Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases. May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy. May serve as consultant to employers, educational institutions, and community health programs. May prepare and submit requisition for needed supplies. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WORKE


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

54 48 45 52 41 50 45 55 54 49 43      52 45 43 52 45 41 54 49 4F 4E      57 4F 52 4B 45

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

        

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01010100 01001000 01000101 01010010 01000001 01010000 01000101 01010101 01010100 01001001 01000011 00100000 01010010 01000101 01000011 01010010 01000101 01000001 01010100 01001001 01001111 01001110 00100000 01010111 01001111 01010010 01001011 01000101

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#84 &#72 &#69 &#82 &#65 &#80 &#69 &#85 &#84 &#73 &#67 &#32 &#82 &#69 &#67 &#82 &#69 &#65 &#84 &#73 &#79 &#78 &#32 &#87 &#79 &#82 &#75 &#69

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

0054 0048 0045 0052 0041 0050 0045 0055 0054 0049 0043      0052 0045 0043 0052 0045 0041 0054 0049 004F 004E      0057 004F 0052 004B 0045

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

544239523550395554433725239375239355443494825749524539

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