Recreation Therapy Gerontology

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Program Overview

Recreation Therapy Gerontology is a health care profession that utilizes a therapeutic process, involving leisure, recreation, and play as a primary tool for everyone to achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. The program spans 72 weeks, incorporating a placement component. The placement is conducted within the first year after completing the initial 6 months of theoretical study.
Alternatively, the program extends to 17 months, comprising 12 months of theory and an additional 5 months for placement (i.e. the placement is scheduled after the completion of the 12-month theoretical phase).

Graduates of Recreation Therapy with a specialization in Gerontology work in a variety of healthcare settings. Developed using the standards within the Essential Competency Framework for Therapeutic Recreation the curriculum articulates the competencies necessary to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Professional in Ontario. Graduates are prepared to start careers in the supervision of seniors in the growing field of gerontology, as well as with clients of all ages and abilities in long-term care homes, health care facilities, mental health, and addiction settings, adapted sports organizations, rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, social service settings, community-based agencies and more.

The Recreation Therapy Gerontology Diploma will prepare you to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for people with barriers 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, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept), psychology, rehabilitation, and more.

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Graduates may find employment in a variety of care settings including:

Recreation Assistant
Program Planner
Recreation Leader
Activity Worker in a variety of settings, including:
– hospitals
– mental-health centres
– long-term care homes
– rehabilitation centres
– correctional facilities
– youth assessment centres
– group homes

Admission Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Assessment: Online or In-person Counselling
Result to Prove English Proficiency:

IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall
IELTS (General) – 6.0 overall with each band 6.0
PTE (Academic) – 51 overall
TOEFL IBT – 60 overall
CELPIP – 7 overall with each band 7

In the absence of the above ESL required.
Secondary or Post Secondary Degree Diploma.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of our Recreation Therapy Gerontology diploma program will acquire essential skills to enhance the independence and quality of life of seniors and individuals with varying abilities in diverse healthcare settings.
Our program equips students with the expertise to effectively supervise and support seniors within the expanding field of gerontology, as well as clients of all ages in long-term care facilities, mental health and addiction centers, and other healthcare environments.
Students will learn to assess, plan, implement, and assess a wide array of leisure services designed to overcome barriers to participation, encompassing activities such as arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, games, aquatics, and group outings.
The curriculum emphasizes the application of therapeutic recreation techniques in gerontology, pedagogy, psychology, rehabilitation, and various other contexts, making graduates versatile professionals in the healthcare industry.
Graduates will be well-prepared to create personalized leisure programs that cater to the unique needs and interests of individuals with diverse abilities, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare and well-being.
Our program cultivates competencies aligned with the Essential Competency Framework for Therapeutic Recreation in Ontario, guaranteeing graduates meet industry standards for therapeutic recreation professionals.
Students will gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to excel in careers involving recreational therapy, with opportunities in rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, social service agencies, and community-based organizations.
Our Recreation Therapy Gerontology diploma program opens doors to a fulfilling career that promotes social inclusion, mental and physical well-being, and overall quality of life for seniors and individuals facing leisure participation barriers.

Job Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs using observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients
Develop treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests
Plan and implement interventions to support the client in meeting his or her goals
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent
Teach patients about ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
Document and analyze a patient’s progress
Evaluate interventions for effectiveness

Program Modules

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
Sociology of Aging
Adult Development and Aging
Wellness-Health Promotion in Therapeutic Recreation
Essential of Business Communication (Written and Oral)
Human Physiology
Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
Leisure and Therapeutic Recreation
Inclusive Therapeutic Recreation
Communications, Documentation, and Interprofessional Collaboration
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Gerontology Preparation and Practicum 1 (Entry-Level) : Option to Take The Placement within the Year After 6 Months of Starting The Theory
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Assessment
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Intervention Plan
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Program Development and Service Delivery
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Evaluation
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Trends and Community Practice
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Research
Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Professional Accountability and Professional Development
Recreation Therapy Gerontology Preparation and Practicum 2 (Independent-Level) – Long Term Care; Hospital; Other Health Institution with Other Adults

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