Ethics & Professionalism in Recreation Therapy Flashcards

Which document outlines the boundaries of practice for the CTRS profession, defining what services are appropriate to provide?

Answer: Scope of Practice for Recreational Therapy

The Scope of Practice document defines the boundaries, roles, and appropriate services within the recreational therapy profession.

When writing clinical documentation, a CTRS should follow the principle of:

Answer: Recording objective, accurate, and timely information

Ethical documentation requires objectivity, accuracy, and timeliness to ensure the medical record reflects true clinical events.

A CTRS who disagrees with a facility's policy that limits client recreational opportunities should first:

Answer: Advocate through appropriate internal channels such as policy committees

Professional advocacy through internal channels is the appropriate first step when disagreeing with facility policies that affect client care.

Accepting a gift from a grateful client that significantly exceeds a nominal value is considered:

Answer: A boundary violation that should be declined

Accepting significant gifts can compromise professional boundaries and objectivity, making it an ethical boundary violation regardless of intent.

The ethical obligation of 'nonmaleficence' in recreation therapy specifically requires the CTRS to:

Answer: Avoid causing unnecessary harm to clients

Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm' and requires therapists to avoid interventions or actions that could cause unnecessary harm to clients.

A CTRS is asked to supervise a recreation therapy intern. The therapist's primary ethical responsibility in this role is to:

Answer: Protect client welfare while supporting the intern's professional development

The supervising CTRS must balance supporting the intern's growth with ensuring client safety and welfare throughout the supervisory relationship.

If a CTRS is unsure whether a specific action is ethical, the most appropriate resource to consult first is:

Answer: The ATRA Code of Ethics and professional standards documents

The ATRA Code of Ethics and professional standards are the primary authoritative resources for ethical decision-making in recreational therapy.