Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant Diploma Program

6-Month Program

Hybrid with 6-Week Practicum in Victoria, BC

Starting Date:

January 27, 2025

Delivery Methods:

In-Class & Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

23 Weeks / 462 Hours*

Starting Date:

January 27, 2025

Delivery Methods:

In-Class & Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

23 Weeks / 462 Hours*

Program Description

The Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant program focuses on the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate individuals or groups in therapeutic recreation and social activities. Program participants will learn to plan and implement supervised activities for older adults with cognitive and physical impairments and gain hands-on experience with supervised practicum experience.

In this program, students will learn how to enhance their clients’ quality of life through leisure activities. The program will prepare students to work with a variety of client groups in different care settings.

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant Diploma
Edison College's Health Care Assistant Diploma Graduate

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  • Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    • Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
    • Overall IELTS 5.0, CLB Level 5, Duolingo score of 75-80, OR ECC test score of 55/100

Courses

Career & Employment

Long-Term Care Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities
Group Homes
Adult Day Care Centres
Activity Aide
Activity Worker
Activity Assistant
Activity Leader
Recreation Aide
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Worker

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