2123V - Interprofessional Education for Interprofessional Practice for Therapeutic Recreation and Speech-Language Pathology

This community-based experiential and service-learning project provided a foundation for students enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation and Speech-Language Pathology to gain an understanding of the roles of each profession and the importance of interprofessional practice in long-term care (LTC) settings with older adults diagnosed with degenerative neurocognitive disorders. Students were able to expand their knowledge of the roles of the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and the Speech-Language Pathologist to appropriately assess and address the social needs of residents with neurocognitive disorders using an interdisciplinary approach to client-centered care for social engagement of residents with neurocognitive disorders in LTC setting.