Qualifications
Certifications
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
- Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adults (QMHP-A)
- Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children (QMHP-C)
- Certified in CPR
- Certified in AED
- Certified in First Aid
Education
Tabitha has a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation with a concentration in Outdoor Education from Longwood University.
Crisis Wave trained.
Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreation Therapy. Training completed with a 100% accuracy score.
Continuing education
Over 60+ hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) post BS Degree. Some examples of CEUs earned:
- How to Supervise People (Pryor)
- Application of Behavioral Principles (ATRA)
- MDS 3.0 (HRAPA)
- Assessing the Geriatric Client (ATRA)
- The Role RT in Culture Change (ATRA)
- Harmony: The Perfect Balance (HRAPA)
- Understanding Dementia Behaviors (HRAPA)
- Healing Through Gardening (TNCC)
- A Focus on Dementia (VANHA)
- Let’s Talk About Sex and Dementia (ATRA)
- PTSD Wellness Program (ATRA)
- Creating Moments of Joy (HRAPA)
- Building Unity, Community, and Connection (ATRA)
- The Human Animal Bond — Therapeutic Modality (ATRA)
- Laughing Your Way to a Healthier Tomorrow (ATRA)
- For a comprehensive list please contact Tabitha Pitts, CTRS.
Experience
- Caregiver Program Facilitator, “Caring For You, Caring For Me”, The Center for Excellence and Aging and Geriatric Health
- Recreation Therapist and Volunteer Coordinator, WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, CCRC (continuing care retirement community)
- Recreation Therapist and Health Teacher, Poplar Springs Hospital, Psychiatric and Behavioral Hospital
- Senior Recreation Therapy Intern, McGuire Veteran Affairs Hospital, multiple rotations
- Personal Care Giver, Department of Rehabilitation
- Junior Recreation Therapy Intern and Group Leader, Camp Kostopulos Dream Foundation, Respite Camp for People with Disabilities
- Inclusion Coach, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department
Memberships
- Member of the ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association)
- Member of Longwood University’s Alumni Practitioner Advisory Council
- Member of the National Association of Professional Women