Foundations Final Flashcards
What are the 3 service sectors in Canada?
Commercial
Public
Non profit
The public sector is primarily concerned with what?
The communal goal of society
What are the 3 levels of government?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
What is the role of the Federal government in recreation?
The federal governments mandate is to promote health and well being through recreation and sport. Their primary clients are national sports and recreation associations.
What is the role of the Provincial Government?
Provincial legislatures have power over
Taxation Charitable institutions Hospitals Municipal institutions Property and civil rights Education
What is the role of municipal government?
Municipal governments are established by provincial legislatures. The bulk of the public leisure services is provided at the municipal level
What is commercial recreation?
It is recreation for which the consumer pays and for which the supplier expects to make profit. Includes any product or service that supports leisure activities
What is the non profit sector?
Non profit is an association that must be both organized and operated exclusively for social welfare and other purpose except profit.
What are examples of TR settings?
Hospitals Rehab centres Mental health centre School Young offender facilities Correctional facility Long term care Private practice Municipal parks Retirement home
What is the TR process?
the systematic series of steps the TR practitioner takes to meet the needs of the client
What does a TR professional need to do to maintain their certification? registration?
certification:
- professional experience (min 480hrs) and aquire 50 CEU’s
registration:
-25 PCC Points
Pay annual TRO fee
What are the 3 team approaches discussed in class?
Interdisciplinary approach
Multidisciplinary approach
Trans-disciplinary approach
What is the traditional and strengths based language for TR process?
traditional vs strengths based:
- assess vs discover
- plan vs dream design
- implement vs deliver
- evaluate vs deliberate
This sector is primarily concerned with the communal good of society
Public sector
What professional TR association is National? Which is Provincial?
National: CTRA
Provincial: TRO
Why is credentialing important? (bottom line)
to protect the consumer of TR services
What are some examples of inpatient and outpatient settings?
Inpatient: hospitals, rehab centers
outpatient: day hospitals, mental health day program,
Name the team member discussed in class and their main focus
Child life specialist: medical play
Which pieces of legislation (act) do hospitals in Ontario abide by?
Public Hospitals Act
Private Hospitals Act
Mental Health Act
The team will assist the participant in fulfilling their role by providing…?
education, services, and supports needed to do so.
What are examples of questions a person might ask themselves in the evaluation stage?
- have you gotten there yet?
- what is left to do?
- how well did it go?
- what difference did the process make in your life?
Which professional association has created a registration process for TR?
TRO
The network of people in the participants life that helps them reach their goals is also known as?
circle of support
Why is TR assessment important?
- builds positive relationships
- establishes a baseline
- provides the right support
- is solution focused
- support team collaboration
- meets professional standards of practice
Discuss the difference in care level provided between: supportive housing. retirement homes, long term care
Supportive housing: minimal to moderate care (government funded)
Retirement home: minimal to moderate care (not government funded)
Long term care: 24hr intensive care (government funded)
What is professional competence?
improve the level of practice within the profession
True or False: TR IS A REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSION UNDER THE RHPA?
False
Which forms of credentialing are voluntary in nature?
certification and registration
What are some of the responsibilities a person might have once they are a member of a professional association?
- pay dues
- attend conferences
- vote
- read journals and newsletters
- participate
- share expertise
What does CTRA stand for?
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
What is the only provincial association in Ontario?
TRO
What are the 3 types of memberships and what are their criteria?
Professional membership: People who are currently supervising, educating others about the field of rec
professional membership (CTRS): People who are certified therapeutic recreation specialist as certified by the National Council for TR certification
Student membership; must be pursuing a diploma/degree in TR
What are some benefits of being a member to CTRA?
Job postings resources board of directors documents awards right to vote continuing education conferences
What is TRO’s mission
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is dedicated to guiding, supporting, educating and advocating to enable the Therapeutic Recreation practitioner to deliver quality professional services.