This two-year program will prepare students for a profession that provides services and advocacy for individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional limitations. During the program, students will learn theoretical foundations and practical skills which will allow them to competently work through the therapeutic recreation process.
The practice of Recreation Therapy is based on the belief that play, recreation and leisure are essential to achieving an individual's optimal health and sense of well being which leads to improved quality of life. Through the development of meaningful goals and objectives individuals working in the field of Recreation Therapy will use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve health and restore wellness.
Through volunteering and experiential learning that includes field placements and a variety of community experiences, students will receive valuable hands on experience. These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in the areas of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations. In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive additional specialized training while enrolled in the Recreation Therapy program. Students should be aware that having a criminal record could impact their ability to secure a field placement.
Reasons to Choose Lambton College's Recreation Therapy Program
Students will receive a Therapeutic Recreation Ontario student membership
Additional training that is highly sought after by employers
Faculty that are current and experts in their field
Community partnerships that allow students to get practical, hands-on experience
Field placements within a Recreation Therapy setting
Employment Opportunities
Employment may be found in the areas of pediatrics, mental health, hospitals, community settings, long term care, rehabilitation and corrections to name a few.
Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for the Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario - Diploma designation.
Start date: Sarnia campus: September - Closed, Mississauga campus: May, September - Closed, Jan - Open.
Transfer to Programs within Ontario
We've worked with Ontario colleges to provide the following transfer opportunities:
Seneca College
Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation