PrintGerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation
| Offered At: | Start Date: |
|---|---|
| Langley Campus Richmond Campus |
September (full-time) January (full-time) |
| Enrolment Access: | Format: |
| Limited | Full-time Part-time |
| Contact Us: | |
| Enrolment and Registrar Services | |
| To contact Enrolment and Registrar Services at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000. | |
| E-mail: admissions@kwantlen.ca | |
| Educational Advising | |
| To book an appointment with an educational advisor on any Kwantlen campus, visit Enrolment and Registrar Services in person, or phone 604.599.2000. | |
| Student Awards and Financial Assistance | |
| To contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000. | |
| How Do I Apply? | |
| Apply in person at one of our Enrolment and Registrar Services offices or online at: www.kwantlen.ca/apply | |
GERONTOLOGY-BASED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CERTIFICATE
*Contact Faculty of Community and Health Studies re the status of this program
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. There are a limited number of part-time seats available. 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.
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 Polytechnic University 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
- 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 1235 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)
(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 Polytechnic University.)
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.
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation.