Wellland,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Recreation Therapy - Fast Track in Hamilton Canada | Niagara College
Niagara College
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Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,150
(c. USD10,861.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Are you seeking a rewarding career focused on enhancing people's lives? As a Recreation Therapy Professional, you'll utilize purposeful recreation, leisure education, and counseling to improve, restore, or maintain well-being and life quality. This field fosters personal growth while addressing physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual needs. Acquire specialized training and certifications tailored for senior care, including:Effective Communication Strategies for DementiaDementiAbility Methods CertificationNordic Pole Walking Instructor QualificationObtain a Level 1 Inclusion Certificate from Variety Village.Accumulate more than 430 hours of hands-on field experience with guidance from a placement coordinator.Enjoy student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.Qualify for your RTRO credential after completing the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
- Related volunteer and or cooperative/work experience
- Leadership and Peer Support – Grade 11 (O)
- Dynamics of Human Relationships – Grade 11 (O)
- Human Development Throughout the Lifespan – Grade 12 (C) or (U)
- Challenge and Change in Society – Grade 12 (U)
- Recreation and Healthy Active Living – Grade 12 (C) or (U)
Tuition
CAD
15,150