Ontario College Diploma in Recreation Therapy (Accelerated)

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Recreation Therapy is person-centred: Our approach is about the individual, their needs and their passions, find out what lights their fire, and help them attain it.Recreation Therapy breaks barriers: It’s about inclusion and empowering individuals to live their fullest life despite any limitations.Recreation Therapy is evidence-based: Leisure is always purposeful and rooted in research, which matches specific interventions to specific client groups. It is a healthcare field that enriches lives. Recreation Therapists work in a variety of clinical & community settings and work with people across the lifespan. (Adapted from Lifeinfull.ca) Program HighlightsAt Mohawk, we are committed to providing the best experiential learning through the integration of theory and practice. Our commitment to experiential learning is supported by faculty who understand its value.Students gain 480 hours of practical experience in the field through multiple practicum experiences with over 400 agencies in our database. Compressed schedule allows for students to balance work and school with enhanced flexibility We offer two unique outdoor RT course experiences (overnight at camp) which has been shown to engage students, increase sense of belonging among peers and faculty, and contribute towards student success. Students say it is one of the most memorable parts of the programWe offer over 6 certifications and workshop trainings to set students apart on their job applications. Classroom learning is enhanced with our own experiential learning lab as well as the use of a Multisensory environment lab space.Mohawk College’s Therapeutic Recreation curriculum has been successfully reviewed and determined to be in alignment with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO), and Essential Competency Framework (ECF). As a result, graduates of this program (283, 353) are eligible to apply for the Registration designation with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) upon graduation. As a student in the program, you will receive a student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)