Program Overview

Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health - TRDC 1011

This course will examine areas of mental health and cognition as they relate to therapeutic recreation intervention. Students will gain knowledge of common mental health conditions and disorders of cognition, and explore how therapeutic recreation positively impacts the mental health of clients. Students will complete the Mental Health First Aid certificate as a part of this course.

Course details

Course code

TRDC1011

Credits

2

Format and length

Lecture: 45 hours

• In person
• Online anytime

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and schedule

Edmonton

• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 11002 | A01 | No

Online

• Spring | May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 | | 20425 | O01 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | | 11003 | O01 | No
• Spring | May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 | | 20495 | O01 | No

Prerequisites

TRDC 2001 and TRDC 2002 Restricted to Therapeutic Recreation Diploma