Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation (TREC)

Georgian College - Orillia

Students learn to provide client centered, strength-based therapeutic recreation services using the therapeutic recreation process. Students acquire the skills to complete client assessments and to develop, implement and evaluate group and individual therapeutic recreation programs. A variety of facilitative techniques are explored in order to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreation and leisure experiences that will achieve health related goals, improve functional ability, and increase quality of life.

Graduates of this program are eligible to become registered members of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO). Membership type will depend on the postsecondary credentials they hold:

• R/TRO for graduates with degrees
• R/TRO DIP for graduates with diplomas

Graduates of the program may find employment in health or human service

organizations such as:

• Acute, chronic care, and other specialized hospitals
• Provincial agencies or facilities for individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities
• Rehabilitation programs
• Children’s treatment centers
• Municipal recreation departments
• Long term care facilities/adult day programs
• Correctional programs and facilities
• Community or private agencies serving people with illness disability
• Private practice