Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Gerontology Specialization)

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Gerontology Specialization)

College diploma
11 months
Application deadlines: January, July
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: May, October

Program overview

Therapeutic Recreation Assistants promote concepts and activities that promote health, increase self-esteem, increase enjoyment and life satisfaction, and develop personal independence. As a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, you will develop, facilitate, and measure programming that nurtures well-being through leisure education, client interventions, community development, partnership, physical activity and fall prevention.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • IELTS
- Completion of Grade 12 or 19 years of age or older - English 12 with a grade of C+ OR Technical Communications 12 with a grade of B+ or have ELET Test with the option to take a Challenge Exam - Completion of Computer Proficiency Questionnaire - Passing Stenberg College entrance interview - Successful completion of a short written essay - Passing Verbal Test of English if English is a second language - Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act - Please note: A valid driver’s license (or new driver status) is highly recommended. Graduates without a driver’s license may face limited employment opportunities and lower wages.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this diploma program may find employment in the following types of positions: - Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - Recreation Therapy Worker - Activity / Recreation Aide - Activity / Recreation Assistant - Rehab / Recreation Coordinator (with experience) - Activity Coordinator (with experience) - Lifestyles & Program Manager (with experience)

Campus location

Surrey , Canada

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