NUCC taxonomy code
Recreation Therapist
225800000X
IndividualRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Grouping
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification
- Recreation Therapist
- Specialization
- None
Definition
A recreation therapist uses recreational activities for intervention in some physical, social or emotional behavior to bring about a desired change in that behavior and promote the growth and development of the patient.
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