D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 17-7203

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 33, August 16, 2024

Rule 17-7203 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF REGISTERED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST OR CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST

7203.1

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

7203.2

As used in this chapter, the practice of "recreational therapy" means the use of the title Recreational Therapist by persons who meet the education and training requirements of § 7202.1; 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 Recreational Therapist.

7203.3

The practice of recreational 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 recreational therapy intervention with such services being provided for recreation resources and opportunities to improve health and well-being.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 17-7203

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 5953 (August 19, 1994); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 8931 (September 14, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8250 (8/18/2017)