Gerontology-Based Recreation
Start date: September (full-time); May (part-time)
Newton Campus
Limited Enrolment
Description
The Gerontology-Based Recreation Program educates students to
apply theoretical and practical knowledge of gerontology,
therapeutic recreation interventions, and recreation and leisure
programming in the community, senior day centres, and long-term
care settings. This ten month certificate program is offered full-
time from September to June. A part-time program is designed to
be completed within two years. An access course, GBRC 1090 is
available for graduates of the Activity Coordinator Program
previously offered at Kwantlen University College*.
Career Opportunities
The graduate of this program is qualified to work in a variety of
settings (assisted living, long-term care, special care, adult day
centers, parks and recreation for seniors) as a front-line practitioner
in therapeutic recreation for seniors. Graduates are prepared to
function collaboratively as members of a multi-disciplinary health
care team.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general Kwantlen University College
requirements, the following specific prerequisites apply to this
program:
- Attendance at an information session
- Immunization consistent with the requirements of clinical agencies
- Satisfactory medical assessment by a physician completed within six months prior to entry into the program
- 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 First-Aid Certificate and CPR level C must be completed prior to first practicum
- A criminal record search completed within three months prior to enrolling in the program
Students in the Gerontology-Based Recreation program are
required to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of
cognitive, emotional and psycho-motor skills safely and
knowledgeably. Students with physical, intellectual or emotional
disabilities are obligated to contact the coordinator of the
Gerontology-based Recreation program to discuss the required
skills and competencies.
Course descriptions
(The curriculum is currently under review)
GBRC 1000 Introduction to Aging
GBRC 1005 Facets of Communication
GBRC 1010 Facets of Aging
GBRC 1020 Program Planning and Design
GBRC 1030 Identity and Dementia
GBRC 1050 Practicum One (assisted living/adult day centre)
GBRC 2010 Professional Practice
GBRC 2020 Therapeutic Process
GBRC 2030 Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity
GBRC 2050 Practicum Two (Multi-level care/special care)
GBRC 2070 Identity and Professionalism
GBRC 3050 Practicum Three (Extended care/special care)
Tuition
$6500.00 (subject to change; student loans are available) A non-
refundable deposit of $350 required.
Note: Additional student and administrative fees may apply to this
program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Certificate in Gerontology-Based Recreation.
* Note: GBRC 1090 Access for Geriatric Activity Coordinators
Students who have a Kwantlen CE Citation or Certificate from the
Geriatric Activity Coordinator Program or equivalent can take
GBRC 1090 and apply for advance standing into the program.
