How long is the Therapeutic Recreation at Lethbridge Community College?
2 Year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology)

What you need to get in to the Therapeutic Recreation at Lethbridge Community College?
New students are admitted into the Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) campus-based program in the Fall (September) term. Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 65 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent and 50 per cent in Biology 30. Students lacking Biology 30 requirements are required to complete BIO 149 Introduction to Physiology in their first term. Non-Academic Requirements: Applicants will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, Standard First Aid and CPR (level C) before entering the fieldwork experience component of the program. The existence of a criminal record may affect work experience placement, program completion and employment prospects. The consequences of a prior conviction will be examined and discussed on an individual basis. Health Requirements: Applicants must provide a specific schedule of health requirements (form provided by the Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) program). Students are responsible for ensuring that health requirements are kept current throughout the program. Failure to do so will affect fieldwork placement.

For more information on the Therapeutic Recreation at Lethbridge Community College
(403) 320-3323

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
Both distance and non-distance

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Therapeutic Recreation?
A portion of this program's courses are available through Distributed Learning.