Therapeutic Activity Professionals 2025-2026
The total package for anyone wanting to become a champion of therapeutic care. Over six-months, 90 hrs of learning to ensure a robust knowledge-base mentored by a member of the leadership team.
Course Description
The Therapeutic Activity Professional course is based upon 90 hours of instruction, designed to give students a theoretical framework of the profession, as well as provide knowledge of specific job functions, including client populations, approaches to care and documentation.
A second component of the course, to be completed concurrently, is a 90 hour field-experience practicum, where students will partner with an agency to be mentored by a member of the leadership team, complete assignments and have an opportunity for skills practice.
A second component of the course, to be completed concurrently, is a 90 hour field-experience practicum, where students will partner with an agency to be mentored by a member of the leadership team, complete assignments and have an opportunity for skills practice.
Goals
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Students will develop an understanding of Therapeutic Recreation processes including assessment, goal setting and evaluation.
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Students will broaden their scope of understanding as it relates to programming of a holistic nature (person centred care).
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Students will develop professional skills that enable them to excel in a cooperative setting as part of a multi disciplinary team, as well as how to effectively self-manage and lead others in their roles.
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Students will gain confidence and skills that enable them to effectively educate stakeholders on the value and role of a Therapeutic Activity Professional.
