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Recreation Therapy Assistant Practicum - PPRT 2005

In this practicum, learners are introduced to a therapeutic recreation setting and the role of the therapeutic recreation assistant in providing recreation therapy to clients. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of wellness through leisure, common client conditions, assisting clients, program session planning, and program implementation under the supervision of a recreation therapist. Professionalism and team communication skills are emphasized.

Note: Prerequisites: PPRT 2003, THPR 1105. Co-requisites: DEMC 1011, TRDC 1010, TRDC 1020, THPR 1104. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant. Department consent required to enroll.

In this practicum, learners are introduced to a therapeutic recreation setting and the role of the therapeutic recreation assistant in providing recreation therapy to clients. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of wellness through leisure, common client conditions, assisting clients, program session planning, and program implementation under the supervision of a recreation therapist. Professionalism and team communication skills are emphasized.


Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Workplace
Fall Oct. 12 - Nov. 6, 2026 42567 W01 No
Fall Nov. 16 - Dec. 11, 2026 42568 W02 No
Winter Mar. 29 - Apr. 23, 2027 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
 12637 W01 No

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