Program Overview
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.
Course details
Course code
ASCL1000
Credits
3
Format and length
- Lecture: 30 hours
- Lab: 15 hours
Delivery methods
- In person
- In person: This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
- Online anytime: 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.
- Online real-time: 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 and schedule
Edmonton
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 | Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am | 10373 | A01 | No
- Spring | May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 | Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm | Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm | 20100 | A01 | No
Online
- Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | 40435 | O01 | No
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | 10371 | O01 | No
Prerequisites
- COMM 1001
- RHAB 1001
- WELL 1000
Restricted to
Therapeutic Recreation
Note
To take this course, you must be enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation.
NorQuest College: A Summary
Overview:
NorQuest College is a community college located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is known for its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds. NorQuest offers a wide range of programs and services designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals.
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