Course Description
The Internship is a 560 hour experience, implemented in partnership with Douglas College and an approved Agency. It offers the student the opportunity to apply classroom theory and skills in a supported environment. Supervised by the College faculty and qualified Agency practitioner, students will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document individual and group progress, deliver therapeutic interventions, complete a service-learning project in conjunction with the agency, understand department administration, and demonstrate professional competency. Internship successfully completed under a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) meets eligibility for a student to sit the NCTRC exam to obtain the CTRS designation. Internship is completed in one of a student's finalized support areas.
Course Content
Professionalism
- Principles of professional competency
- Developing professional relationships
Assessment
- Application of assessment process including analyzing data
- Individual and group
Planning
- Individual program plans
- Group program plans
- Department program plans
Implementation
- Range of program delivery
- Awareness and application of risk management
Evaluation and Documentation
- Analyze and document client progress
Administration
- Policies and procedures
- Administrative practices which could include financial planning, human resource management, and service plan of operation
Learning Activities
In this course students engage in seminars, field experience and supervision.
Means of Assessment
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a Mastery/Non-Mastery graded course. Typical means of assessment would include a combination of:
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- Demonstration of skills and competencies
- Self assessment
- Observations by site supervisors
- Completion of written assignments
- Participation in seminars
- Midpoint and final evaluation meetings with site supervisor and college supervisor.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate professionalism;
- conduct individual and group assessments;
- plan, implement, evaluate and document individual program plans;
- plan, implement, evaluate and document health promotion and therapeutic recreation intervention programs;
- describe the management practices of the agency;
- complete a service-learning project in collaboration with the agency requirements.