Recreational therapist

Also searched as: Experto en terapia recreativa

Code 2269.9

What does a Recreational therapist do?

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.

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Essential skills

Skills and competences

  • develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
  • listen actively

Transversal competences

  • assess the patient's therapeutic needs
  • maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
  • provide health education

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences