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Therapeutic Recreation   

EWU’s Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences offers distance education courses to help practicing and aspiring professionals who wish to pursue or maintain NCTRC certification. Elevate your credentials with high quality online courses designed to help you reach your career goals. 


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Mapping out your Therapeutic Recreation path with EWU:

You'll take these courses:

  • *RCLS 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (fall term, spring term)
  • RCLS 345 Therapeutic Recreation for People with Disabilities (fall term, winter term)
  • RCLS 420 Program Planning and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (fall term)
  • RCLS 440 Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (winter term)
  • RCLS 445 Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (winter term)
  • RCLS 450 Assessment, Documentation, and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (spring term)
  • **RCLS 460 Therapeutic Recreation Administration and Management (spring term) 

 

*Introduction/foundation course, recommened to be taken first to provide a basic understanding of the field before tackling more advanced topics.

**Advanced course, recommened as a final course in the sequence of classes.

 
  • Therapeutic Recreation for People with Disabilities | RCLS 345Z
  • Winter Quarter 2026
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 11878
    Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/20/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Karen Wenzel
    This course introduces delivery of recreational therapy services for persons with illnesses, disabilities, and those who are disadvantaged. Content includes symptomology, etiology, prognosis, and remediation using therapeutic intervention, concentrating on recreational therapy diagnostic protocols and diagnostic language used in healthcare that fosters interprofessional collaboration such as the application and use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.
     

     
 

  • Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation | RCLS 440Z
  • Winter Quarter 2026
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 11880
    Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/20/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Marcia Carter
    This course provides an examination of contemporary issues and trends impacting the profession of therapeutic recreation. Topics covered include standards of practice, ethical guidelines, credentialing, philosophy, training and competency, reimbursement, research initiatives, and professional challenges.
     

     
 

  • Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation | RCLS 445Z
  • Winter Quarter 2026
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 11882
    Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/20/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Karen Wenzel
    This course covers foundational knowledge necessary for the effective facilitation of recreation therapy interventions. The course covers the principles of leadership, helping relationships, communication skills, and group dynamics. Students learn the detailed application of the modalities and facilitation techniques used in professional practice.
     

     
 

Important Note: PCE students can only use private funding sources. Financial aid, scholarships, grants, etc. that run through Title IV, federal financial aid, or state funded financial aid opportunities are not available at this time. Learn More at EWU PCE Payment Support | Tuition & Fees 

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