Recreation Therapy

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!

Overview

Upcoming Intake: Fall 2022: Commerce Court – North Bay, Online

Train for a career in one of the fastest-growing professions. This is a rewarding, health-centered field where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life of individuals with illness and/or disability. Through assessment, planning, and delivery of programs, you will help people lead more fulfilling and independent lives. This specific training will prepare you for a career in clinical and community-based settings.

All classes are available onsite or online, and are recorded for future playback.


Your Future Career

  • Long-term care facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Children's treatment centres
  • Centres for addiction and mental health

What You Learn

  • Program design
  • Assessment and documentation
  • Leisure education and counselling
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Adaptive and inclusive recreation

Dual Diploma Option: Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation and Leisure Services or Strength and Sport Conditioning program in one year. 

Study Abroad: Study in Ireland at the Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands and Midwest as part of an exchange or graduate pathway

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Academic Upgrading

Intake: September Start
Semester 1 - Fall
REC105 Leadership
REC117 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
REC132 Recreation Essentials
REC134 Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
REC140 Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
CMM125 College Communication I
CLT100 First Peoples of Canada
Semester 2 - Winter
REC130 Legislation and Risk Management
REC133 Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
REC137 Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
REC147 Disease and the Human Body
REC150 Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
PSY100 Foundations of Psychology I
Semester 3 - Fall
REC145 Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
REC238 Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation
REC249 Research Methods
REC260 Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC264 Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation
REC256 Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation (100 hours)
GENED General Education Elective - Online (RT Sem 3)
Semester 4 - Winter
REC232 Volunteer Management - 7 wks
REC274 Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC276 Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC278 Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC257 Placement - Therapeutic Recreation (245 hrs)

Intake: January Start
Semester 1 - Winter
REC130 Legislation and Risk Management
REC132 Recreation Essentials
REC133 Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
REC137 Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
REC147 Disease and the Human Body
REC150 Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
PSY100 Foundations of Psychology I
Semester 2 - Fall
REC105 Leadership
REC117 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
REC134 Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
REC140 Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
REC238 Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation
CMM125 College Communication I
CLT100 First Peoples of Canada
Semester 3 - Winter
REC232 Volunteer Management - 7 wks
REC274 Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC276 Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC278 Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks
REC257 Placement - Therapeutic Recreation (245 hrs)
Semester 4 - Fall
REC145 Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
REC249 Research Methods
REC260 Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC264 Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation
REC256 Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation (100 hours)
GENED General Education Elective - Online (RT Sem 4)

2022-23 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1292.12 - - $4012.36
2 $2720.24 $1142.12 - - $3862.36

2022-23 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $14102.08 $1872.12 - - $15974.2
2 $14102.08 $1722.12 - - $15824.2

2022-23 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Online – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $793 - - $3513.24
2 $2720.24 $643 - - $3363.24

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

Ontario College Diploma

Upon graduating, students will have completed the formal education requirements for the R/TRO-DIP designation through Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.

Students may also have the opportunity to obtain numerous industry certifications outside of the classroom such as: Inclusion Certificate (Level One, Two and/or Three) from Variety Village, Gentle Persuasive Approaches Certificate, High Five Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and NCCP Certification.

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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