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recreational therapist

Recreational therapists offer treatment to persons who have behavioural disorders or conditions.

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DESCRIPTION

Recreational therapists offer treatment to persons who have behavioural disorders or conditions. They use techniques and interventions such as art, music, animals and dance to promote, maintain and restore the development and health of the patient.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
assess the patient's therapeutic needs
provide health education
respond to incidents in music therapy sessions
OPTIONALOptional competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
identify patients' behaviours
contribute to continuity of health care

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

70 SHARED SKILLS

music therapist

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art therapist

Art therapists help patients overcome psychological and emotional difficulties through an artistic process which reflects emotions and feelings, focus…

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40 SHARED SKILLS

psychotherapist

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Skills overview

96total
8 essential
88 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 8 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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