Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation: Certificate
Intakes for this program have been postponed indefinitely.
Description
Graduates of the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation (GBTR) program will apply theoretical and practical knowledge of gerontology, therapeutic recreation and recreation and leisure programming in the community, senior day centres and long-term care settings. Students in the full-time program will graduate after three semesters. Graduates can ladder into select diploma programs at Douglas College and Lethbridge Community College.
The GBTR program is part of the Education, Community, and Health specialties initiative that provides students the opportunity to study with students in other programs. These programs include: Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA), Community Support Worker (CSW), Home Support/Resident Care Attendant (HS/RCA) and the GBTR program. Students from all four programs will take core courses under the acronym ECHS. In addition Students from the GBTR program will also take program specific courses.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are highly sought after and readily obtain employment. The graduates work in a variety of settings (assisted living, long-term care, special care, community support, adult day centres, parks and recreation for seniors) as a frontline practitioner in therapeutic recreation for seniors. Graduates are prepared to function collaboratively as members of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.
- Attendance at an information session
- Completion of 50 volunteer hours within a gerontology based recreation setting (adult day centre, extended care facility, assisted living)
- Two supportive employment/volunteer letters of recommendation from persons in a responsible position (excluding family)
- A valid Canadian CPR Level C must be completed prior to first practicum
- A criminal record search completed within three months prior to enrolling in the program
- If you are not a Canadian citizen, you are required to secure a Criminal Record Search with the Vulnerable Sector from your country of origin. This requirement is in addition to the Canadian Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector through your application with the College of Registered Nurses of BC. Please note that your Criminal Record Search must be mailed directly from the issuing agency to Kwantlen Polytechnic University Admissions.
Note: Immunization records are not required until placement in a clinical or practice course, and prior to registration. This will be enforced by the appropriate department prior to the time of registration.
Students in the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation Program are required to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of cognitive, emotional and psycho-motor skills safely and knowledgeably.
Students with cognitive or physical impairments, who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the program coordinator to discuss required skills and competencies at 604.599.3331, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Program Requirements
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| CMNS 1216 | Writing for the Specialized Workplace 1 | 1.5 credits | |
| CMNS 1217 | Writing for the Specialized Workplace 2 | 1.5 credits | |
| ECHS 1112 | Interpersonal Communications I | 1 credit | |
| ECHS 1212 | Interpersonal Communications II | 1.5 credits | |
| ECHS 1125 | Principles of Observation | 1.5 credits | |
| ECHS 1135 | Essentials to Person-Centered Practice | 3 credits | |
| GBTR 1100 | Introduction to Aging | 3 credits | |
| GBTR 1111 | Facets of Aging | 3 credits | |
| GBTR 1120 | Program Planning and Design | 3 credits | |
| GBTR 1130 | Introduction to Fitness for Seniors | 1.5 credits | |
| GBTR 1200 | Identity and Dementia | 2 credits | |
| GBTR 1210 | Programming for people with dementia | 2 credits | |
| GBTR 1235 | Recreation Assessment and Planning | 3 credits | |
| GBTR 1241 | Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity | 2 credits | |
| GBTR 1250 | Practicum 1 | 2 credits | |
| GBTR 1255 | Practicum 2 | 2 credits | |
| GBTR 1350 | Practicum III | 3 credits | |
Note: GBRC 1090, an access course, is available for graduates of the Activity Coordinator Program previously offered at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Other Information
Costs
Student loans are available. A non-refundable deposit of $350.00 required. Additional student and administrative fees apply to this program. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation.
