Section 17-7203. SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF REGISTERED RECREATION THERAPIST OR CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST

 

7203.1An individual registered under this chapter as a recreation therapist may engage in the "practice of recreation therapy" as defined herein.

 

7203.2As used in this chapter, the practice of "recreation therapy" means the use of the title Recreation Therapist by persons who meet the education and training requirements of § 7202(2); or the use of the title Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by persons who meet the education and training requirements of § 7202(1). All persons registered pursuant to the act and these rules are entitled to use the title Recreation Therapist.

 

7203.3The practice of recreation therapy shall include the following:

 

(a)All direct patient or client services of assessment;

 

(b)Planning;

 

(c)Design;

 

(d)Implementation;

 

(e)Evaluation;

 

(f)Documentation of specific interventions;

 

(g)Management;

 

(h)Consultation;

 

(i)Research; and

 

(j)Education for either individuals or groups that require specific therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy intervention with such services being provided for recreation resources and opportunities to improve health and well being.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 5953 (August 19, 1994); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 8931 (September 14, 2007).