Embark on a rewarding career path with the Recreation Therapy (Accelerated) Undergraduate Diploma at Mohawk College, designed for individuals passionate about improving lives through therapeutic recreation. This program equips you with the essential skills to assess client needs, design and implement engaging programs, and document progress, focusing on person-centred care and inclusive practices. You will delve into foundational concepts of positive psychology, essential communication, and the principles of leisure education, preparing you for a dynamic field that leverages recreation to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being across diverse populations.
This intensive, full-time, on-campus program is delivered over 18 months, integrating theory with extensive practical experience. You will gain invaluable hands-on skills through multiple practicums, including unique outdoor recreation therapy experiences and an introductory and intermediate combined practicum, totalling 480 hours with diverse agencies. Supported by an experiential learning lab and a multisensory environment lab, you will develop expertise in program design, facilitation techniques, and professional practice. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario, opening doors to roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community agencies, and rehabilitation centres.