Assisting Clients I - ASCL 1000

This course is a combination of theory and lab-based hands-on skills. Students will acquire the knowledge and abilities required by a recreation therapy assistant (RTA) to deliver safe and competent services to clients, including mobility, nutrition, and personal care. Students will learn the skills required to implement safe and effective client care and the proper use of equipment within the RTA scope of practice. They will also become proficient in observation and planning with regard to anticipating client care needs.

Note: Prerequisites: COMM 1001, RHAB 1001, WELL 1000. Restricted to Therapeutic Recreation.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20100 A01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 9, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 10944 A01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 23, 2027 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20632 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 40930 O01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 10945 O01 No

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