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Diploma of Health and Human Sciences
Therapeutic Recreation
Duratoin: 5 semesters plus 4-4 week practicum
Program Description
The Therapeutic Recreation program was developed by Douglas College in British Columbia. The Therapeutic Recreation program prepares graduates to plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents and adults who experience a barrier to a healthy leisure lifestyle. Students learn how to work with individuals and groups to assess their needs and interests in order to facilitate meaningful recreation and leisure experiences with and for them. These services facilitate positive changes in clients to aid in achieving independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles and practice. This program has the support of the Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association. Academy Canada is pleased to announce a new comprehensive semester has been added to the Therapeutic Recreation program dealing specifically with Gerontology. With the onset of the baby boomers entering senior years, Therapeutic Recreation graduates will see an increase in senior clients requiring therapeutic treatment. Academy Canada would like to provide its students an opportunity to learn more about this significant population prior to graduation. In order to gain an understanding of the issues facing seniors, Academy Canada has developed an in-depth set of courses to complement the existing Therapeutic Recreation program.
Program Courses
THRT1110 Therapeutic Recreation: A Helping Profession
THRT1112 Leisure and Recreation Foundations
THRT1114 Wellness: Health Promotion in Therapeutic Recreation
THRT1115 Student Success: Approaches to Learning
THRT1121 Valuing Diversity: Self Awareness
THRT1130 Therapeutic Recreation Practice I
THRT1210 Therapeutic Recreation: Individual Program Planning
THRT1221 Valuing Diversity: The Older Adult
THRT2426 Recreation Experience: Reflection and Practice
THRT314 Wellness: Leisure and Community Health
THRT2412 Leisure: Education and Counselling Practices
THRT2321 Valuing Diversity: The Adult
THRT2410 Therapeutic Recreation: Managing Resources
THRT2421 Valuing Diversity: The Child
THRT2414 Professional Identity and Community Development
TRDN Therapeutic Recreation: Delivery in Newfoundland
WP01 Word Processing
CT02 Communications Technology and the Internet
UCFA Understanding Culture and Faith
ACDI Aging/Adoptions to Chronic Disease/Illness
ADRD Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
CFAG Challenges Facing Aging
COEL Communication with the Elderly
THRT1220 Program Planning Creative Arts Groups
THRT1230 Therapeutic Recreation Practice II
THRT2330 Therapeutic Recreation Practice III
THRT1222 Valuing Diversity: The Older Adult II
COEL Therapeutic Recreation Practice IV
THRT2310 Therapeutic Recreation: Planning and Managing Service Four Practicums
Standard First Aid
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Therapeutic Recreation program, which includes a practicum, recreational therapy workers are eligible (depending on specific hiring practices) to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, extended care facilities, personal care homes, or recreational facilities. They will help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, independence, and well-being.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Therapeutic Recreation program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Therapeutic Recreation program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
Specific Entrance Requirements
Students must submit a medical examination report, a T.B. test report, two written letters of reference (no personal references) and a Clear Conduct Certificate from their local Police Department. Clear Conduct Certificate: Students acquiring a Clear Conduct Certificate for admission into a program take on the responsibility of its validity. Students are solely accountable for any offenses not uncovered by the investigation being discovered and precluding the student from subsequent work terms or employment. Please note: Academy Canada reserves the right to deny admission into this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would bear relevance to the field-term requirements of the program. In addition, employers will be given a copy of the student’s Clear Conduct Certificate on file prior to accepting students into the field-term situation.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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