In response
to the growing population of seniors, in 1989 the Therapeutic Recreation
program at LCC adjusted its focus to gerontology. Today this program
is extremely popular. Each year the 25-30 graduates are regarded
highly in the profession, largely due to the practical orientation
of their education. Much of the present leadership in the profession
in Southern Alberta is provided by graduates of our program.
In this two-year
diploma, students receive instruction in the aging process, assessment
of leisure needs, interdisciplinary team involvement and care plans.
Developing, implementing and evaluating treatment, leisure education
and recreation programs are also reviewed. Instruction is offered
in leadership and group dynamics as related to the field of gerontology
and recreation therapy.
Employment opportunities
in this field are excellent and most often involve positions in
long term care facilities, private or community agencies assisting
the well elderly, frail & seniors with dementia to live more
active, independent and rewarding lives.
IMPORTANT
DATES
|
Fall
|
Winter
|
Fees Due |
August
4, 1999 |
Nov.
29, 1999 |
Lectures
Begin |
Sep.
1, 1999 |
Jan. 4, 2000 |
Add/Drop
Period |
Sep.
1-9, 1999 |
Jan.
4-11, 2000 |
Last
day to Withdraw |
Nov.
17, 1999 |
March
28, 2000 |
Last
Day of Lectures |
December
13, 1999 |
April
20, 2000 |
No
Classes |
Sep.6,
Oct.11, Nov.11 |
Feb.
21-25, 2000 |
Field Trips |
n/a |
n/a |
Practicum
Placement |
n/a |
n/a |
Final
Exams |
Dec.
14-17, 1999 |
April
24-27, 2000 |
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
New students
are admitted into the Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) program
in the Fall term only.
Academic
Requirements
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or
equivalent. Applicants are recommended to have a minimum 65% in
English 30 or 33. Applicants are recommended to have completed Biology
30. Students without some Biology background will be required to
complete BIO 149.
Alternate Admission
applicants are required to have received a minimum 60th percentile
in Reading and 50th percentile on Sentence Skills sections of the
Computerized Placement Tests.
Medical Requirements
Students accepted to Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) are encouraged
to obtain Hepatitis B immunization (first of series) prior to commencing
their program. Students must also complete a medical examination,
Hepatitis B immunization, and provide evidence of inoculation against
communicable diseases prior to entering any field placement.
- Students
are advised of the increasing requirements by practicum organizations
for Criminal Record (CPIC) and Child Welfare Information (CWIS)
checks prior to practicum placement. Further, students are advised
of the fee (approximately $25) for the CPIC.
PROGRAM
FEES
|
YEAR
I
|
YEAR
II*
|
Year
I Tuition |
$2196
|
$2027
|
Studentsı
Association |
$ 75
|
$ 69
|
Books
and Supplies |
$1008
|
$ 420
|
TOTAL
FEES
|
$3279
|
$2516
|
All fees are
approximate and are based on a full credit load for each program
(the number of credits may depend upon the elective courses selected)
and is subject to change. Costs of books and supplies are estimated.
Supply costs include only the specialized materials and equipment
needed for the program and not basic stationery supplies. The LCC
Studentsı Association fees are subject to change. For more detailed
information on tuition fee calculation and other fees, students
are advised to consult the FEES section of this Calendar.
PRIOR
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Students accepted
into this program have the opportunity to apply related employment,
volunteer, educational or training experiences toward the completion
of the program. For information on Prior Learning Assessment, students
should contact the Registrarıs Office.
GRADUATION
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Diploma
in Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology).
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
See
above,
TRANSFER
AGREEMENTS
University
of Calgary
Graduates may apply their diploma toward two years of study in the
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation degree offered at the University
of Calgary. (For details of this degree students are asked to contact
the University Calgary or check the Rehabilitation Services section
of this Calendar).
Athabasca
University
Diploma graduates may receive up to two years credit toward the
Athabasca Universitys Bachelor of Administration degree.
University
of Lethbridge
LCC graduates may apply their diploma to four courses or 12 unspecified
credits in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of
Lethbridge.
CURRICULUM
- Students
should expect that a minimum of one class each term is offered
in the late afternoon or evening. This may interfere with employment
opportunities, family obligations, etc. but is necessary to accommodate
the schedules of instructors and certain students.
- Students
are advised that course availability is limited. Failing or withdrawing
from courses in a given term may cause serious disruption to the
students progress through the program. Students enrolling
in a course for the first time may have priority over those students
repeating the course.
- Field work
placements are often completed during the summer (usually April
and May) and may conflict with employment for students. Field
work may be combined with suitable summer employment, but most
often such assignments are voluntary.
- Standard
First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR must be taken prior to fieldwork
and is a requirement for graduation. Students are to arrange to
take these courses, offered through LCC Division of Continuing
Studies, Red Cross or St. John Ambulance directly. Certification
must be current at graduation
- Students
are advised that many practicum organizations require students
to be members of Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
or other professional organizations and that the cost may involve
$40-50 a year.
- Some agencies
will require security checks prior to field work commencement
or employment.
Year I Fall
Term Hours/Week Credits
COM 162 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication (3-0) 3
CPU 151 Introduction to Computers (0-3) 3
ENG 150 English Composition (3-0) 3
PSY 177 Psychology of Aging (3-0) 3
TRG 150 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (4-0) 4
TRG 164 Leadership Theory (3-0) 3
Optional (required
if the student does not have Biology 30 or equivalent)
BIO 149 Introduction to Physiology (2-0) 2
Total 19 or 21 credits
Year I Winter
Term Hours/Week Credits
BIO 152 Physiology of Aging (2-1) 3
COM 170 Helping Relationships (1-2) 3
CPU 251 Computer Applications (0-3) 3
TRG 160 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning I (3-0) 3
SOC 167 Sociology of Aging (3-0) 3
TRG 199 Field Work (320 hours) 3
Total 18 credits
Year II Fall
Term Hours/Week Credits
TRG 253 Assessment (4-0) 4
TRG 256 Therapeutic Intervention (3-0) 3
TRG 260 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning II (3-0) 3
TRG 268 Therapeutic Leisure Programs (4-5) 9
Total 19 credits
Year II Winter
Term Hours/Week Credits
TRG 200 Field Work (320 hours) 3
TRG 251 Seminar (2-0) 2
TRG 263 Aging Disorders and Disabilities (3-0) 3
TRG 264 Community Resources (3-0) 3
TRG 265 Fitness for the Aging (2-1) 3
TRG 270 Administrative Practices (3-0) 3
Total 17 credits
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