THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
OVERVIEW
This one-year (three semester) program prepares students with specialized training to work within recreation, health, education and/or social service delivery systems serving individuals a variety of abilities. Graduates will acquire the skills to complete standardized client assessments, develop and evaluate group and individualized programs and use a variety of facilitative techniques to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreation activities that will enhance health, improve functional ability and increase quality of life. The program is built on the core belief of the inherent benefits of play, recreation and leisure to all people. Students will learn to adapt recreation activities so people with a variety of abilities can participate and to use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve, maintain, and/or restore health and wellness.
Our program includes face-to-face classes primarily and some online classes to provide maximum flexibility for students who may be working in the field and wanting to upgrade their credentials.
Recognizing the increasing opportunities for private practice, a unique feature of our program is a course in Small Business Development to provide students with the skills in the areas of financial literacy, private practice documentation requirements, relevant business regulations, business planning, etc.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code0988
Start DateSeptember
CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
CampusKingston
Program Length1 Year
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
1 Year continuous (3 semesters)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The St. Lawrence College Therapeutic Recreation curriculum has been successfully reviewed and determined to be in alignment with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Essential Competency Framework (ECF). As a result, graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Professional designation with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
Students in this program also receive a student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
PROGRAM OUTLINE
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree, with a specialty in health, education, or community and social services.
Health Requirements
Pre-Placement Immunization Requirements
Immunizations are MANDATORY for this program and can take months to complete. Both International and domestic students in this program are required to complete the Immunization Communicable Disease Form to be eligible to attend placement. Without required immunizations and necessary blood work completed, students will NOT be eligible to complete placement, which can affect the ability to graduate.
Note for International students: Fees apply to most vaccines in Canada. You are encouraged to start/complete your Immunization Communicable Disease Form in your home country and bring that documentation to Canada. On arrival at SLC, the SLC Campus Health Centre can also assist you with your requirements.
Additional Immunization Requirements Students Need to Complete
In addition to the immunization requirements listed in your Program Immunization Communicable Disease Form, students attending clinical placement locations may also be asked to complete the additional vaccinations listed below and provide proof with dated receipts to the agency before they can begin placements. These are agency-specific and as such, the agency may deny a student access to their location without these completed.
- Minimally 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Annual flu shot (when available)
Once Students Register:
Students will receive instructions on how to begin the immunization process that includes:
- Booking an appointment with the Campus Health Centre (BOOKING LINK) or an individual’s primary care physician to complete the appropriate below form and any necessary blood work
- DOMESTIC STUDENT Immunization Communicable Disease Form – read carefully
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Immunization Communicable Disease Form – read carefully
- Where and how to submit your information to ensure it is received safely and remains confidential, including blood work results if required
- Due dates when all information must be submitted by to be eligible for placement
Registered students are STRONGLY encouraged to complete information as soon as notified, to avoid any disruption to placement or imposed penalty fees.
Questions regarding immunizations can be emailed to immunizations@sl.on.ca.
As an active SLC student, you are automatically enrolled in a student insurance plan. To learn more about how this applies to your immunization requirements please visit www.wespeakstudent.com (domestic) or www.guard.me (international).
Other Requirements
Criminal Background Check: Applicants are advised that Criminal Background Checks (CBC) conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) are required for programs with field or clinical placements. Certain criminal convictions may prevent participation in placements and program completion may not be possible. Attaining and paying for a CBC and Vulnerable Sector Screening (OPP) is the responsibility of the student, and these may have to be renewed every three to six months. Applicants with criminal records are advised to contact the Associate Dean/Campus Dean of the respective school prior to applying.
PLACEMENT
Students complete up to 710 hours of full-time internship in the Spring/Summer semester. Some of the internship sites include: Providence Care (Hospital and Community sites), Providence Manor, Sienna Senior Living, Hospice, Kids Inclusive, Sherwood Park Manor, Girls Inc. Limestone, The Royal Ottawa, CNIB, and more!
Complete SLC Placement requirements
- 6 Training Modules
- Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality
- Student Covid 19 Waiver
- Immunization
- CPIC - VULNERABLE SECTOR
- First Aid & CPR
- Student Agreement
Questions:
placements@sl.on.ca
website: http://www.placementatslc.ca/
FEES
2022-2023
Canadian Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$5,849.67
$0.00
$1,477.52
$7,327.19
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on three semesters.
International Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$25,425.00
$0.00
$2,218.85
$27,643.85
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on three semesters.
