Cambridge College

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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA)

Cambridge College

Faculty:Applied Health Care
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Length:39 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $14,000

Cost shown is for the entire program.

Description:

This experiential program provides students theoretical knowledge and applied hands-on experience to plan, implement and evaluate leisure and therapeutic recreation activities. Students learn about the interrelationships of determinants of health, benefits of leisure and recreation activities to health, quality of life and overall well-being; why choices, preferences and lifestyle are critical components of quality of life in settings serving our older generations; and that leisure and therapeutic recreation activities provide purpose, significance and meaning to individuals. Using person-centred practice philosophy that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual, graduates assist to plan, implement, adapt/modify, facilitate and evaluate leisure and therapeutic recreation activities in a variety of community and facility settings under the direction and supervision of a health professional.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have Grade 12 graduation, or be 19 years of age or older with successful entrance assessment. Applicants will also need to have a Criminal records check from Ministry of Justice including clearance to work with vulnerable children and adults, or proof that the process of acquiring this is in progress; and pre-admission application and interview. The following are to be completed prior to the first practice education experience: TRA 105, TRA 110, TRA 125, TRA 130, TRA 135; satisfactory TB test results; fully completed and signed personal declaration of satisfactory health and medical suitability; influenza vaccinations as per BC requirements; fully completed and signed applied practice experience form; and fully completed and signed ethical conduct declaration form
    Application Notes : Instruction at Cambridge College is conducted in English language. Student whose first language is not English and has not completed English Language courses at the required High School level (or higher) are required to undergo a English Language Proficiency Assessment prior to enrolment in order to ensure they have the language abilities necessary to successfully complete the program of their study. Language proficiency requirements are admission requirements and may not be waived by either the institution or the student.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 30, 2019