College Diploma - Recreation Therapy (0178)

Join the Recreation Therapy Diploma at Niagara College! Gain practical experience and certifications to support well-being. Apply now for international students!

Program Description As a Recreation Therapy Professional, students will use meaningful recreation and leisure education, counselling and experiences to promote, restore, rehabilitate, and/or maintain quality of life and well-being. Therapeutic Recreation supports the development of strengths while addressing social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs. Highlights Receive specialized training and certifications designed to meet the needs of an aging population including: Communication Tips and Tools for Dementia DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way Certificate Nordic Pole Walking Instructor Certification Earn a Level 1 Inclusion Certificate from Variety Village. Gain over 430 hours of practical field placement experience, supported by a field placement officer. Benefit from Therapeutic Recreation Ontario student membership. Become eligible for R/TRO DIP designation upon graduation.