2013-14 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Community & Health Studies  Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation: Certificate

Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation: Certificate

Intakes for this program have been postponed indefinitely.

Description

Graduates of the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation (GBTR) program will apply theoretical and practical knowledge of gerontology, therapeutic recreation and recreation and leisure programming in the community, senior day centres and long-term care settings. Students in the full-time program will graduate after three semesters. Graduates can ladder into select diploma programs at Douglas College and Lethbridge Community College.

The GBTR program is part of the Education, Community, and Health specialties initiative that provides students the opportunity to study with students in other programs. These programs include: Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA), Community Support Worker (CSW), Home Support/Resident Care Attendant (HS/RCA) and the GBTR program. Students from all four programs will take core courses under the acronym ECHS. In addition Students from the GBTR program will also take program specific courses.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are highly sought after and readily obtain employment. The graduates work in a variety of settings (assisted living, long-term care, special care, community support, adult day centres, parks and recreation for seniors) as a frontline practitioner in therapeutic recreation for seniors. Graduates are prepared to function collaboratively as members of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.

Students in the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation Program are required to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of cognitive, emotional and psycho-motor skills safely and knowledgeably.

Students with cognitive or physical impairments, who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the program coordinator to discuss required skills and competencies at 604.599.3331, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Program Requirements

All of:
  CMNS 1216 Writing for the Specialized Workplace 1 1.5 credits
  CMNS 1217 Writing for the Specialized Workplace 2 1.5 credits
  ECHS 1112 Interpersonal Communications I 1 credit
  ECHS 1212 Interpersonal Communications II 1.5 credits
  ECHS 1125 Principles of Observation 1.5 credits
  ECHS 1135 Essentials to Person-Centered Practice 3 credits
  GBTR 1100 Introduction to Aging 3 credits
  GBTR 1111 Facets of Aging 3 credits
  GBTR 1120 Program Planning and Design 3 credits
  GBTR 1130 Introduction to Fitness for Seniors 1.5 credits
  GBTR 1200 Identity and Dementia 2 credits
  GBTR 1210 Programming for people with dementia 2 credits
  GBTR 1235 Recreation Assessment and Planning 3 credits
  GBTR 1241 Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity 2 credits
  GBTR 1250 Practicum 1 2 credits
  GBTR 1255 Practicum 2 2 credits
  GBTR 1350 Practicum III 3 credits

Note: GBRC 1090, an access course, is available for graduates of the Activity Coordinator Program previously offered at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Other Information

Costs

Student loans are available. A non-refundable deposit of $350.00 required. Additional student and administrative fees apply to this program. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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