NCTRC Program Service Design 2

Question 1

When designing a TR program for a psychiatric inpatient unit, the FIRST step should be:

Accepted Answer

Conducting a needs assessment of the target client population

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Selecting the most popular leisure activities

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Purchasing recreation equipment and supplies

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Recruiting volunteer activity leaders

Question 2

Which element BEST distinguishes a therapeutic recreation program from a general recreation activity?

Accepted Answer

Intentional design with specific therapeutic goals linked to client treatment plans

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The use of expensive adaptive equipment

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Having a CTRS present during the activity

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Taking place in a clinical facility

Question 3

Activity analysis in TR program design involves:

Accepted Answer

Systematically breaking down an activity into its component physical, cognitive, social, and emotional demands

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Advertising activities to recruit participants

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Evaluating client satisfaction after each session

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Analyzing budget requirements for activity supplies

Question 4

A CTRS is designing a leisure skills program for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Which design principle is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Using highly structured, predictable formats with clear visual supports and specific social skill targets

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Including complex group activities with shifting rules to improve flexibility

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Designing primarily competitive activities to build motivation

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Focusing exclusively on individual activities without any social components

Question 5

In TR program service design, 'program modification' refers to:

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Adjusting program elements to better meet client needs based on evaluation data or participant feedback

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Canceling programs that have low attendance

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Changing the program name in the facility schedule

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Modifying staff assignments for each program

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes 'inclusive programming' in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

Designing programs that accommodate participants with and without disabilities in the same setting, with appropriate supports

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Providing separate, specialized programs for people with disabilities only

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Creating competition brackets that separate participants by disability level

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Offering reduced-cost memberships for people with disabilities