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title: 694 Recreational Therapist
description: "## Recreational Therapist (694) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as a recreational therapist if the vendor possesses a valid registration issued by either the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the California Board…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/694-recreational-therapist/"
updated: "2026-07-07"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
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# 694 Recreational Therapist

## Recreational Therapist (694)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a recreational therapist if the vendor possesses a valid registration issued by either the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification and provides the following services:

(A) Uses self-motivating recreational activities to develop the individual's motor skills, social skills, sensory functioning, or acceptable behavior;

(B) Counsels the individual in recreation and leisure pursuits; and

(C) Provides other services consistent with the duties specified in (A) and (B) above.