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Recreational Therapy Internship Program

The Recreational Therapy internship is designed to fulfill the certification requirements set forth by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a major that aligns with the degrees recognized by the NCTRC. It is imperative that all coursework is completed before commencing the internship. Desirable qualifications include having volunteer or paid working experience in or closely aligned to recreational therapy.

Opportunities are available to students for spring, summer, and fall internships. Students obtain a well-rounded educational and clinical learning experience from working in the department’s many service areas.

Internship programs run for 14 consecutive weeks and include 40 hours per week.

Internship Responsibilities

  • Observe, assist, and eventually lead all scheduled groups
  • Initiate one-on-one sessions, assessments, and interventions with patients
  • Observe and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, patient review rounds, and information sharing with appointed supervisor
  • Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation
  • Complete a case study of a patient in assigned area
  • Complete a final project to benefit patients and/or the Rehabilitation Therapies Department
  • Maintain open communication with your Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) supervisor

Application Deadlines Per Semester

  • Spring - October 1
  • Summer - February 1
  • Fall - March 1

Apply today

For more information, please contact:

Jon Mitchell, MA, CTRS
Phone: 1-319-353-6672
Email: [email protected]

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