Recreational Therapy

A career in recreational therapy is one I have been looking into for a long time. Getting paid to do recreational actives being able to improve someone's quality of life by these actives sounds rewarding. However, the median pay for recreational therapist is $39,410 per year which concerns me. Entry-level positions require a bachelor’s degree in health education or health promotion. These programs teach students theories and methods of health education and help students gain the knowledge and skills to develop health education materials and programs. Most programs include an internship, as well as courses in psychology, human development, and a foreign language. Some employers hire only health educators who are Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES). CHES is a certification offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Certification is awarded after the candidate passes a test on the basic responsibilities of health educators. The exam is aimed at entry-level health educators who have completed a bachelor’s degree or are within 3 months of completion. To maintain their certification, health educators must complete 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years. To know more about recreational therapy you can visit www.BLS.gov

-Emily Batista