Recreational Therapist how-to
How to Plan a Community Outing
Outings practice real-world skills.
Quick answer
Outings practice real-world skills. In short: set; check; get, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Set goals for the outing.
Check accessibility.
Get permissions and plan transportation.
Prepare patients.
Supervise and coach during the outing.
Debrief and document.
Safety reminders for recreational therapists
- Assess fall risk and medical needs
- Use adaptive equipment correctly
- Plan outings with safety and accessibility in mind
- Follow infection control
Key terms
CTRS · Therapeutic recreation · Adaptive equipment · Leisure education · Treatment plan · Community reintegration: see the full recreational therapist glossary.