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Community Services - Recreation Therapy

2-year, Ontario College Diploma Program

Community Services - Recreation Therapy

Official Program Information

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If you’re passionate about a career in recreation therapy, this program is for you. Throughout the course you will receive all the preparation you need 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.

You will 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. This aids in achieving independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles.

Employment Opportunities: 

Careers in Recreation Therapy offer unique challenges and personal satisfaction in an increasing number of job opportunities. You may find employment in a variety of settings such as:

  • Hospitals
  • Homes for Aged/ Retirement Homes
  • Supportive Housing Complexes
  • Correctional Centres
  • Rehabilitation/Treatment Centres
  • Government Agencies
  • Older Adult Centres
  • Community Non-Profit Agencies
  • Integrative Service Agencies
Admission Requirements: 
  1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels.
  2. or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  3. or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).

Additional Courses Required: Grade 12 College or University Preparation English.

If you do not meet these admission requirements, we encourage you to consider the College Access or General Arts and Science Certificate and Diploma programs; if you successfully complete one of these programs, you will be eligible to apply to programs in the Community and Protective Services areas.

Other Requirements: 

1. Immunization and Communicable Disease’s Form

Prior to commencement or field placement, the following is required:

  1. Up-to-date immunization including TB Skin Test
  2. Standard Fist Aid/Infant/Child/CPR Certification
  3. A recent Criminal Reference Check must be provided to the Program Coordinator at program registration and at the beginning of each academic year. It is used by employers in this field as a screening requirement of field placement and employment. A criminal record may prevent you from participating in some field placement experiences, thus blocking you from completing program requirements. All costs associated with police checks, testing and proof of certification are the responsibility of the applicant.
Accelerated Program: 

Program Code: 0105

Each year a number of seats will be available to graduates of college or university programs in human services to complete a diploma in the Recreation Therapy Program in two semesters (September to May.) The program is comprised of courses from the first and second year of the program.

You must apply to www.ontariocolleges.ca and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C average. A transcript is required.

Departments:

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Do you have significant & relevant experience?

Ask about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) - a mechanism to offer credits for learning acquired through study, work, volunteering and other life experiences that are not recognized through formal transfer credit mechanisms.