This 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 Therapeutic Recreation Assistant 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 such as hospitals, group homes, assisted living facilities, etc.
This Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Program BC has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. This program consists of theory (20 weeks/372 hours) and practicum (3 weeks/90 hours).
Therapeutic recreation assistants assist their clients by helping them engage in music, exercises, swimming, and other recreational activities. They assess the requirements of patients according to their personal needs and design a plan that can help recover patients from depression, anxiety, or any other such challenges.
Upon completion of this Therapeutic Recreation Diploma, graduates will be able to:
• Recognize and respond to self-development, learning, and health enhancement needs.
• Develop communication techniques that demonstrate personal awareness, respect, and active listening skills.
• Perform the care provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable, and professional manner.
• Under direction, assist and lead small group leisure activities.
• Support residents as they learn new techniques that are adapted to encourage participation.
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