Posted by Marie Poppins on November 3, 2019 in Education
NCTRC pre-approved online guides for recreational therapists or making sure the professionals stay professional. Have you heard the phrase “Work smarter, not harder”? We all strive to get more done, be more professional, be more effective as recreation therapists and still maintain a life outside of work. Now you can gain all of this through accessing NCTRC Pre-Approved CEU online courses at S.M.A.R.T. CEU’s Hub.
What do you think of when we say therapy? Do you think of playing a video game, making crafts, or painting a picture? You might if you’ve ever experienced recreational therapy! The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) defines recreational therapy (RT), or therapeutic recreation, as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being.”
Professionals can use CEUs to improve their skills and to stay current with new technology, laws, and regulations that might apply to their field. Even if your particular line of work doesn’t require you to attend a continuing education course, doing so voluntarily is a good way to demonstrate your commitment – and to improve at your job.
Messina says that as more value is placed on staying healthy outside the hospital, respect for the field has grown. “The role that recreation can play in that recovery continuum and the overall health care continuum is beginning to be recognized a little more,” she says. While recovery or improvement may be the direct goal, the focus is also on self-confidence, self-care and quality of life. “I am drawn to anything that makes a person a better person,” Schwab says. “If you end up in a wheelchair or with a walker, you’re still able to do the things that make you, you.” See more details at Online CE Provider For Recreational Therapists.
Personal Development: Professionals who decide to continue their education are establishing a commitment to their profession that will likely have them re-evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and look honestly at where they are and where they’d like to be. Employees who pursue continuing education credits may enhance their self-image in the process as they have a positive effect on how employers and other professionals perceive them.
The Unlimited CEUs Membership at SMART CEUs Hub is the first of it’s kind in Recreational Therapy. It allows the busy, budget conscious Rec Therapist to get their required CE in a convenient, affordable way. Just one price paid annually grants you the ability to take all of the continuing education you want or need. As a member you have complete access to our ENTIRE courses library including any new courses that are added during your active membership. Source: https://smartceushub.com/.