We're the only such program in Ontario to offer multiple co-op terms. Watch video on YouTube. First-year courses You'll take mostly Recreation and Leisure Studies courses to provide you with strong foundations for your upper-year classes. Get tips from Waterloo students Sign up for insider advice that can help you now and in the future. Ask a student! Connect with a current student ambassador to learn about their experience in the program. What can you do with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation?
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It could also be completed over a longer period as a part-time program. Is this program available online? One professor even memorized the names of each student so he could welcome us individually on the first day of class.
The coursework and practical experience reflects that specialization. The schools listed on this webpage have voluntarily provided their curriculum for review and the TRO Practice Review Committee has determined their curriculum to be in alignment with the Essential Competency Framework. Graduates from programs not listed should follow "Path B" in their Registration application. Students may learn more about the education requirements by clicking here.
You are encouraged to compare the education program you are considering with the Registration education requirements. Then, if you have additional questions, follow up with each individual school you are considering. Prospective TR students are again encouraged to look at job postings for positions of interest to see what qualifications are being requested to determine the importance of this credential for their aspirations.
I am working in long-term care and have been told I need to obtain 3 TR courses. Do I need to take an entire diploma or certificate program or can I just take the 3 courses I need? If your employer has indicated you just need to take 3 TR courses, then there are several options for which schools you can attend that do not require you to enroll in their complete program. You can contact individual schools from the ones listed earlier in this document to find the right fit for you.
You will want to ensure, however, that the courses you select meet the definition of a suitable TR course. Getting advance approval of a particular course from your employer prior to registering is recommended. I am considering a career change to work in Therapeutic Recreation TR. I already have a degree or diploma in an allied field. Do I need to go back to school to complete an entire TR Program? As an unregulated profession, there is not one specific academic training required to work in Therapeutic Recreation TR as there would be for a profession such as nursing, for example.
It is really up to an employer to determine what level of qualification best meets their needs. As a professional association representing the field of Therapeutic Recreation, TRO recommends extensive, specialized TR education preparation for people entering the field. How do I know if a program is right for me?
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to do as much research as possible about a school they are considering attending. At minimum, contacting the Program Coordinator by phone or email is advisable. Therapeutic interventions are activities designed to achieve outcomes in the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual domains. As a student of this program, you will gain essential knowledge and expertise in various health disciplines such as health sciences, recreation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology.
In semester eight, you will take professional stream options to increase your knowledge in a specialized area and gain an added advantage in the workplace.
In Canada, the health care system has moved towards an interdisciplinary team approach, therefore, as a graduate of this program, you will be working collaboratively with doctors, nurses, psychologists and other therapists in the workforce. Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options. You will complete at least one term in a formal work environment. It takes place in the fall semester of the final year and it may be a paid or unpaid position that requires a minimum of hours of work.
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