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Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment |
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| This unit group includes specialized therapists not elsewhere classified who use techniques such as art, athletic, dance, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities. They are employed by establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, educational institutions, prisons and day-care facilities or may work in private practice.
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* Athletic therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in sport studies or exercise science with a specialization in athletic therapy or a college program in sports injury management.
* Art therapists require a graduate degree in art therapy.
* Dance therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology or dance/movement therapy
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An approved graduate program in dance/movement therapy.
* Music therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in music therapy.
* Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree or college program in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
* Remedial gymnasts require completion of an approved college program in remedial gymnastics.
* Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
* Creative or technical ability in the field of specialization is usually required.
* Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.
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