Therapeutic Recreation Community Field Placement

Program Overview

Therapeutic Recreation Community Field Placement - RPRT 1000

Course Description

During this introductory practicum placement, students are introduced to the role of recreation therapy assistant in a recreation therapy service agency, where they will provide client-centered care under the supervision of a recreation therapy professional. This first-year practicum placement will provide students with the opportunity to practice team and professional communication while demonstrating an understanding of clients and to plan and implement program sessions.

Course Details

Course Code

RPRT1000

Credits

4

Format and Length

Work experience: 160 hours

Prerequisites

• ASCL 1000
• TRDC 1003
• TRDC 1010
• TRDC 1020
• PATH 1020
• DEMC 1011

Co-requisites

• COMM 2001

Restricted to

Therapeutic Recreation

Course Schedule

Spring 2025

• Duration: May 12 - Jun. 27, 2025
• Schedule:
  • Workplace: 21484, W02, No Open Studies
  • Workplace: 20418, W01, No Open Studies (Wed, Thu, Fri: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm)

Winter 2026

• Duration: Jan. 12 - Feb. 13, 2026
• Schedule:
  • Workplace: 10991, W01, No Open Studies (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 08:00 am - 03:30 pm)

Spring 2026

• Duration: May 11 - Jun. 26, 2026
• Schedule:
  • Workplace: 20487, W01, No Open Studies (Wed, Thu, Fri: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm)

Important Notes

• Students must complete all TRD courses before being allowed to enrol in RPRT 2000.
• 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.