Recreational Therapy Gerontology

Course Overview

The Recreational Therapy Gerontology Diploma at CLI College will prepare you to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for people with barriers and hindrances to participating in leisure activities. Such services might include arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, games, aquatics, and group outings. Recreational therapy is used in the fields of gerontology, paedology (the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept), psychology, rehabilitation, and more.

Program Type

Diploma

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor Led)
Hybrid
Lab/Workshop/Field Work
Job Shadowing Placement

Admission Requirements

Wonderlic SLE Score of 18
Signed Vulnerable Sector disclaimer completed at admissions.
Clear Criminal Record Check within 45 days of commencement of study
Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening (“VSS”) before commencing placement or practicum.
Signed medical report within 45 days of commencement of study.
CPR/First Aid Certificate before commencing any placement or practicum.
Clear Covid-19 test within one week of commencing practicum and/or other expectations by Public Health requirements.

If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS – Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score lower than 5.5 or
TOEFL – Internet-based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20 or
CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60

Course Outline

Course Name	Hours
Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation	45
Sociology of Aging	45
Adult Development and Aging	45
Wellness: Health Promotion in Therapeutic Recreation	45
Essentials of Business Communication (Written and Oral)	60
Human Physiology	45
Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology	45
Leisure and Therapeutic Recreation	45
Inclusive Therapeutic Recreation	45
Communications, Documentation and Interprofessional Collaboration	60
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Assessment	60
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Intervention Plan	40
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Program Development and Service Delivery	75
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Evaluation	45
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership	45
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Trends and Community Practice	60
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Research	45
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Professional Accountability and Professional Development	90
Recreation Therapy Gerontology – Long Term Care; Hospital; Other Health Institution with Older Adults	235
Final Subject Review and Exam	20

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to start careers working with seniors in the field of gerontology, and clients of all ages and abilities in long-term care homes, mental health and addiction settings, health care facilities, rehabilitation centres, correctional facilities, social service settings, community-based agencies and more. Other careers include:

Recreation Assistant
Program Planner
Recreation Leader

Activity Workers could work in a variety of settings, including:

– Hospitals
– Mental-health centres
– Long-term care homes, social service agencies
– Rehabilitation centres
– Correctional facilities
– Youth assessment centres, child treatment centers
– Group homes

Job Profile

Graduates of Recreational Therapy Gerontology (NOC 3144) usually earn between $17.50/hour and $45.00/hour in Ontario Region.

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify

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Better Jobs Ontario Program

Better Jobs Ontario Program provides laid-off workers with

Financial support
Skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario.

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Bursaries / Scholarships

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Program Start Date
TORONTO CAMPUS
FEB 3, 2025
MON - THU
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Online
HAMILTON CAMPUS
FEB 3, 2025
MON - THU
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Online
LONDON CAMPUS
FEB 3, 2025
MON - THU
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Online

Who is this program designed for?

Graduates of the Recreational Therapy with a specialization in Gerontology work in a variety of health care settings. Designed for students interested in a career in the healthcare field. Our students find that theory classes combined with the practical application of the programs help them to master the skills at a faster pace.