Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation

NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus

Canada,Alberta

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 16,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

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Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation

Program Overview

The Therapeutic Recreation certificate program focuses on the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement and evaluate individual or group therapeutic recreation and social activities.
Following successful completion, graduates may continue on to the Therapeutic Recreation – diploma program.
In this program, you will learn how to enhance your clients' quality of life through leisure activities. The program will prepare you to work with a variety of client groups in different care settings.

Both a certificate and diploma are available:
The Certificate year (Year 1) focuses on the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate individual or group therapeutic recreation and social activities. Available through on-campus instruction, hybrid delivery, or online education.
The Diploma year (Year 2) Therapeutic Recreation – diploma focuses on the concepts, theory, and practical experiences related to leadership and critical thinking in order to prepare graduates to work more independently. Available through on-campus instruction, hybrid delivery, or online education.

Student Success
Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:

Are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands.

  • Have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their practicum.
  • Have access to a computer and basic computer skills
  • Applicants are requested to review the job requirements listed below and assess their ability to fulfill the demands of the therapeutic recreation occupation.

Working in therapeutic recreation, you must be able to:

  • Work shifts and weekends
  • Be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Use your knees, back, and arms to move clients who have minimal body strength
  • Be comfortable taking a leadership role in groups of all sizes
  • Work with clients of all ages, cultures, and genders
  • Function effectively independently, on a team, and in stressful situations
  • Demonstrate adaptability and critical thinking skills

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Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

 Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 24 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 18,577

 Application Fee: CAD 155

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO 

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