You must successfully
complete 20 courses and two field works to graduate from this
program.
Recommended first courses of study:
- TR - Computer Applications (COMP-1164)
- Academic Communication (DCSP-1001)*
- TR - Foundation to Therapeutic Recreation (RECF-1045)
- Interpersonal Communication 1 (COMM-1170)
- Introduction to Gerontology (HCAP-1006)
The following order is recommended:
- Therapeutic Fitness Leader (RECF-1035)
- TR - Leisure Concepts (RECF-1046)
- TR - Assisting with Dignity (WRKS-1034)
- TR - Cognitive Impairment (RECF-1047)
- TR - Valuing Diversity, Faith & Culture (RECF-1049)
- TR - Dealing with Loss & Palliative Care
(RECF-1050)
- TR - Group Dynamics & Interdisciplinary (RECF-1048)
- TR - Program Planning (RECF-1052)
- TR - Adaptations & Intervention (RECF-1001)
- Specialized TR Applications (RECF-1023)
- TR - Infection Control Workshop (WRKS-1033)
- TR - Documentation Skills (RECF-1051)
These workshops are recommended closer to Field
Work:
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (SEMR-9078)
- Emergency First Aid/CPR (HEAL-1846)
- WHMIS (SAFE-1028)
Practicum:
- TR - Field Work - Community Based (PRAC-1052)
- TR - Field Work - Facility Based (PRAC-1053)
Note: Students require a C+ in each course to successfully
complete the program. The workshops and field works are based on a
Pass/Fail.
* Academic Writing (EDUA-1002) can be taken in lieu of Academic Communication (DCSP-1001). This will be a one-way credit only towards
the Therapeutic
Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate Program.
