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Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation

GERONTOLOGY-BASED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CERTIFICATE

DESCRIPTION

Graduates of the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation 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 There are a limited number of part time seats available. Graduates can ladder into select diploma programs at Douglas Community College and Lethbridge Community College.

The GBTR program is part of the Education, Community, and Health specialties initiative which 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. Upon successful completion of the program students will receive a certificate in Gerontology Based Therapeutic Recreation.

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.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general Kwantlen University College admissions requirements including the English Proficiency requirement, the following specific requirements apply to this program:

  • Attendance at an information session

  • Immunization consistent with the requirements of clinical agencies

  • 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 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 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 604.599.3119, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

CONTENT

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.

  • CMNS 1216 Writing for the Specialized Workplace 1
  • CMNS 1217 Writing for the Specialized Workplace 2
  • ECHS 1112 Interpersonal Communications I
  • ECHS 1212 Interpersonal Communications II
  • ECHS 1125 Principles of Observation
  • ECHS 1135 Essentials to Person Centred Practice
  • GBTR 1100 Introduction to Aging

  • GBTR 1111 Facets of Aging

  • GBTR 1120 Program Planning and Design

  • GBTR 1130 Fitness for Seniors

  • GBTR 1200 Identity and Dementia

  • GBTR 1210 Programming for people with dementia

  • GBTR 1231 Recreation Assessment and Planning

  • GBTR 1240 Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity

  • GBTR 1250 Practicum 1 (ADC/Assisted)

  • GBTR 1255 Practicum 2 (multi-level)

  • GBTR 1320  Leadership in Therapeutic Recreation

  • GBTR 1350 Practicum 3 (special care/extended care)

COSTS

Student loans are available. A non-refundable deposit of $350.00 required. Additional student and administrative fees may apply to this program. Fees are subject to change without notice.

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 Therapeutic Recreation.