Recreation Therapy
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
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
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
Curriculum
Curriculum
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) |
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) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2022-23 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | 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 – InternationalYear | 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 – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $793 | - | - | $3513.24 |
2 | $2720.24 | $643 | - | - | $3363.24 |
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 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
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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