Overview

Through assessment, planning, and delivery of programs, you will help people lead more fulfilling and independent lives. This specific training will prepare you for a career in clinical and community-based settings.

All classes are available onsite or online, and are recorded for future playback.

Your Future Career

Long-term care facilities
Municipal recreation centres
Hospitals
Social service agencies
Children's treatment centres
Centres for addiction and mental health

What You Learn while studying the Recreation Therapy program at Canadore College

Program design
Assessment and documentation
Leisure education and counselling
Facilitation techniques
Adaptive and inclusive recreation
Outdoor and adventure recreation

Programme Structure

Courses:

Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Essentials
Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

International students are encouraged to apply before the equal consideration dates for the applicable program.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

43

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

North Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 18 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

PTE Academic

43

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15548 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15548 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

2720 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2720 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for North Bay

1015 - 1615 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Recreation Therapy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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