Therapeutic Recreation
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Orillia |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 3 semesters, includes 1 internship |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | TREC |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,462 per program The displayed fee is for the 2022-2023 academic year and is subject to change. The fee covers two semesters and includes tuition (CA$15,450), health insurance, and other ancillary charges. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants will be asked to submit a current resumé. Academic and experiential learning of all applicants will be assessed. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language and/or you are coming from countries where English is not an official language, you should provide evidence of your English language proficiency through one of the language tests below:
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| Other requirements | Admission details According to Therapeutic Recreation Ontario, the registration designation (R/TRO) is currently a voluntary credential intended to recognize a level of excellence. It is anticipated that the Government of Ontario will move towards regulation of the profession; however, that is not expected to occur for a number of years. When regulation does occur, the R/TRO designation may represent the minimum criteria necessary. For the present, even though it is not provincially mandated, some employers do require R/TRO designation for hiring; however, many employers do not. |
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Overview
Use your skills to help improve/restore health and wellness. Small class settings, knowledgeable, friendly faculty and hands-on learning.
Students learn to provide client-centred, strength-based therapeutic recreation services using the therapeutic recreation process. Students acquire the skills to complete client assessments and to develop, implement and evaluate group and individual therapeutic recreation programs. A variety of facilitative techniques are explored in order to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreation and leisure experiences that will achieve health-related goals, improve functional ability, and increase the quality of life.
Graduates of this program are eligible to become registered members of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO). Their membership type will depend on the postsecondary credentials they hold:
- R/TRO for graduates with degrees
- R/TRO DIP for graduates with diplomas
Graduates may also apply to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) using one of two specific pathways (equivalency path A or B).
Career opportunities
Graduates of the program may find employment in health or human service
organizations such as:
- Acute, chronic care, and other specialized hospitals
- Provincial agencies or facilities for individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities
- Rehabilitation programs
- Children’s treatment centers
- Municipal recreation departments
- Long term care facilities/adult day programs
- Correctional programs and facilities
- Community or private agencies serving people with illness disability
- Private practice