Overview

In the Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program of Red River College Polytechnic you will learn to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate effective programs for clientele in various settings, including: personal care homes, extended hospital care, adult day centres, assisted living and other community based programs.

Workplace safety, privacy and health regulations are key components of the program.

You will be taught by industry-experienced instructors through integrated workplace experience and two field work placements.

Key facts

To be successful you must enjoy working with older adults and should have good oral and written communication skills in the English language and be physically able to perform tasks as required. You must be willing to accept direction and responsibility and work cooperatively in a team setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Recreation

Computer Applications

Leisure Concepts

Gerontology

Cognitive Impairment

Group Dynamics & Interdisciplinary

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-02 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadline: At least six months prior to the start of your program of choice.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

54

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83

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Kinesiology Gerontology View 9 other Bachelors in Gerontology 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

6

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PTE Academic

54

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of: Grade 12 English 40S

Submit proof of meeting an ELRs option

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

14905 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14905 CAD per year during 9 months.
National

9945 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9945 CAD per year during 9 months.

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.

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