Therapeutic Recreation

Douglas College

Canada, New Westminster

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Duration48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 580 / Year

Apply DateMay 31, 2021

Next IntakeSeptember 3, 2021

Therapeutic Recreation

About

Overview Make a real, positive difference in the lives of people facing disabilities, injuries, social isolation and other challenges with a career in recreational therapy. As a Therapeutic Recreation graduate from Douglas College, you’ll help children, adolescents, adults and seniors improve their overall health and well-being and live full, independent lives through fun and leisure activities.Such services might include arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, games, aquatics and group outings. You’ll apply what you learn in the classroom through practicum placements and community projects, where you’ll work with real clients in a variety of health-care and social-service settings. I want to find another Bachelor Course Job prospects are goodRecreation therapists work in the fields of gerontology, paedology, psychology, rehabilitation and more in a variety of settings, including hospitals, mental-health centres, long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres and social-service settings. There are many job opportunities in the recreation therapy field, and the average annual salary in B.C. is $51,000, with positions in health care often paying higher than average.Get certifiedAs a graduate of the Therapeutic Recreation program from Douglas College, you will be eligible to write the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification exam to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Douglas College graduates typically surpass national exam averages, with a 100-percent pass rate over the past several years. Many B.C. employers do not currently require certification for practice as a recreation therapist, but more and more are beginning to, as it raises the bar of professionalism in the industry. Additionally, as an internationally recognized credential, certification will improve your chances of getting the job you want.

The four-year Therapeutic Recreation program from Douglas College gives you the tools to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for people with barriers to participating in leisure activities.

Disciplines

Counselling

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 83

Other Requirements

1General College Admission RequirementsAttendance at an Information Session is strongly recommendedSuccessful completion of at least 45 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in recreation services for people with disabilities or older adults within the year prior to the application date of April 1.A Letter of Intent outlining the reasons a candidate has chosen this program, long and short-term goals, and strengths and limitationsAn up-to-date resume - highly recommendedDepartment Eligibility FormInformed Medical Suitability Declaration indicating satisfactory level of physical and emotional health after application to the Therapeutic Recreation ProgramPreferential Admission Evidence - see belowA personal interview may be required. If an interview is required, it will occur after April 1 and the applicant will be notified

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Therapeutic Recreation

Douglas College

Canada, New Westminster

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