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The Gerontology Recreation Management program equips you with specialized expertise in aging studies and the skills to create impactful therapeutic programs that improve seniors' quality of life.
This program's graduates not only meet but surpass the qualifications specified in the Fixing Long-Term Care Act for recreation leadership and team positions. The Recreation Management in Gerontology (C152) diploma program delivers targeted training for working with elderly populations. Across two years, you'll master designing therapeutic activities that address the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of aging. With over three decades of excellence, this program maintains strong industry recognition for preparing professionals in this field.
You'll cultivate exceptional interpersonal communication abilities crucial for working with diverse age groups—a fundamental job requirement. Additionally, you'll gain practical business communication skills to effectively organize and oversee recreation department operations, including managing physical, financial, and staff resources.
Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)
Be 17 years of age or older at the time of registration
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.