Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Recreation therapists employ leisure activities to help patients with disabilities or illnesses. Through the use of games, sports, crafts and more, they maintain their patients' physical and emotional well-being. In doing this, they also help patients integrate into their community via group activities

Salary: $45,890 USD

Education: Most recreational therapists need a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field. Recreational therapists typically need a bachelor's degree. Many employers require therapists to be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Demand: Employment of recreational therapists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the large baby-boom generation ages, they will need recreational therapists to help treat age-related injuries and illnesses and to help them maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Reflection: I would not like to become a recreation therapist because i don't like to help or touch people because I'm not used to cooperate with people or even talk to them.

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