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Canada, Ontario
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1969
Total Students: 5,000 +
Int. Students: 500 +
Main Campus Address
121 Brunel Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E9, Canada
This two-year program will prepare students for a profession that provides services and advocacy for individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional limitations. During the program, students will learn theoretical foundations and practical skills which will allow them to competently work through the therapeutic recreation process.
The practice of Recreation Therapy is based on the belief that play, recreation and leisure are essential to achieving an individual’s optimal health and sense of wellbeing which leads to improved quality of life. Through the development of meaningful goals and objectives individuals working in the field of Recreation Therapy will use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve health and restore wellness.
Through volunteering, field placements, and a variety of community experiences, students will receive valuable hands on experience. These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in the areas of assessment, program development, planning and evaluations. In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive additional specialized training while enrolled in the Recreation Therapy program, such as Gentle Persuasive Approach and Mental Health First Aid.
Program Level: Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 16,100
English Requirement:
IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 88.0 PTE 60.0
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