Recreation Therapy
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Receive Inclusion and High Five Leadership certifications
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021: 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 an individual with an illness or disability. Through assessment, planning, and delivery of activities, 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.
Students complete 400 hours of applied work experience.
Your Future Career
- Long-term care facilities
- Municipal recreation centres
- Hospitals
- Social service agencies
- Children's treatment centres
- Centres for addiction and mental health
What You Learn
- Program design and supervision
- Disabilities and aging
- Leisure education and counselling
- Recreation facilities
- Sports and special events
- Leadership and program planning
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.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
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.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
| REC 105 | Leadership |
| REC 117 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 132 | Recreation Essentials |
| REC 134 | Aging and Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 140 | Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health |
| CMM 125 | College Communication I - Online |
| CLT 100 | Canada's First Peoples - Online |
Semester 2 - Winter
| REC 130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC 133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation |
| REC 137 | Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 147 | Disease and The Human Body |
| REC 150 | Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations |
| PSY 100 | Foundations of Psychology I - Online |
Semester 3 - Fall
| REC 145 | Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 238 | Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 239 | Research Methods |
| REC 260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
| REC 264 | Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 256 | Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation (100 hours) |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RTh Sem 3) |
Semester 4 - Winter
| REC 232 | Volunteer Management - 7 wks |
| REC 274 | Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 276 | Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 278 | Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 257 | Placement - Therapeutic Recreation (245 hrs) |
Semester 1 - Winter
| REC 130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC 132 | Recreation Essentials |
| REC 133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation |
| REC 137 | Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 147 | Disease and The Human Body |
| REC 150 | Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations |
| PSY 100 | Foundations of Psychology I - Online |
Semester 2 - Fall
| REC 117 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 134 | Aging and Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 140 | Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health |
| REC 145 | Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 238 | Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation |
| REC 264 | Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation |
| CMM 125 | College Communication I - Online |
Semester 3 - Winter
| REC 232 | Volunteer Management - 7 wks |
| REC 274 | Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 276 | Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 278 | Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation - 7 wks |
| REC 257 | Placement - Therpeutic Recreation (245 hrs) |
Semester 4 - Fall
| REC 105 | Leadership |
| REC 239 | Research Methods |
| REC 260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
| REC 256 | Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation (100 hours) |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RTh Sem 4) |
| CLT 100 | Canada's First Peoples - Online |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $908 | - | - | $3628.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $758 | - | - | $3478.24 |
2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13179.52 | $1488 | - | - | $14667.52 |
| 2 | $13179.52 | $1338 | - | - | $14517.52 |
2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Online – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $768 | - | - | $3488.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $618 | - | - | $3338.24 |
What You Need
What You Need
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
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Upon graduating, students are eligible to apply for the R/TRO designation through Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.
Students 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
Learning Outcomes
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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