Have experience in health or human services? Join this five-month program and support client well-being through recreation.
Recreation therapy aides support the efforts of recreation therapists in enhancing the quality of life for clients. You will work to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients in a variety of settings, including hospitals and assisted living homes, by implementing activities such as games, music, dance, and crafts.
This certificate is designed for those with work experience or education in health or human services looking to increase their employment opportunities.
This full-time program starts with four months of online study which includes self-directed study and scheduled weekly evening classes along with two longer Saturday sessions. At the end of the program, students complete five weeks of practicum (a total of 150 hours) at a placement location arranged by Bow Valley College. Students should ensure they are able to commit to full time hours during the practicum period in order to meet this program requirement.
Depending on availability, students may be able to complete their practicum placement in their own town. However, you may be required to travel to other locations in order to complete your practicum placement. Every effort is made to accommodate learners in practicum placements within the time frame of the program. In rare instances, there may be a delay in program completion until a practicum placement can be arranged.
