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Overview
What you will learn
The Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults course offered by Red River College Polytechnic will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in therapeutic and recreational programs and services for older adults. In addition, you will learn to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate effective programs for clients in personal care homes, extended hospital care, adult day centres, assisted living and other community-based programs. You will also explore workplace safety, privacy and health regulations through written assignments, group projects, oral presentations and engaging classes.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- personal care homes
- extended hospital care
- adult day centres
- assisted living communities
- other settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Full-time: Fall
- Part-time: Year-round registration available
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Occupational TherapyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- As a student in the Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program, you are patient and team-oriented. You also excel at listening and multitasking.
- If you completed 3 years of full-time high school in a Manitoba French Immersion or Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM) School, you meet English language requirements.
- If not, submit proof of meeting an ELR option within 15 days of applying.
Tuition Fee
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International
9700 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9700 CAD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
9700 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9700 CAD for the full programme during 9 months.
- Full-time: $9,700 – $10,800
- Part-time: $9,300 – $10,200
Living costs for Winnipeg
1056 - 1650 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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