About Recreation Therapy Aide Certificate in Bow valley
Program Description
Recreation therapy aides support the efforts of recreation therapists in enhancing the quality of life for clients. You will work to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients in a variety of settings including hospitals and assisted living homes, by implementing activities such as sports, dance, board games, music, or crafts.
This certificate is designed for those with work experience or education in health or human services looking to boost their employment opportunities.
This program begins every Fall term. Its curriculum has been recently updated and enhanced to provide the best possible opportunities for professional development and learning pathways. You will complete four months of study which includes both online components and on-campus workshops held twice per month. In January, you will complete four weeks of practicum for a total of five months. Practicum shifts may include evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
Practicum placement
You may be required to travel to various locations in order to complete your practicum placement. Every effort is made to accommodate learners in practicum placements within the time frame of the program. In rare instances, there may be a delay in program completion until a practicum placement can be arranged.
Tuition and financial aid
Refer to the Program Tuition Fee Chart for an estimate of the cost of completing a Bow Valley College career program. When creating a budget, consider the costs of tuition, student fees, textbooks, learning materials, and police information check fees. Attend a Financial Aid Information Session for advice on financing a Bow Valley College education.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5 with minimum band score of 5.0
- TOEFL : 71
- PTE : 42-50
Tuition fee for domestic and international students are tabulated below:
| Tuition fee for Domestic students |
CAD 1,500 – CAD 5,000 |
| Tuition fee for International students |
CAD 5,000 – CAD 10,000 |
In addition to the tuition fee students need to pay the following fees as well:
| Material fee per semester |
CAD 45 - CAD 100 |
| Student services fee per semester |
CAD 50 |
| Student association fee per semester |
CAD 54 |
| H&D per semester |
CAD 140 |
| Parchment Replacement Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Replacement of Student ID Card |
CAD 10 |
| Early and Deferred Examination Fee |
CAD 50 |
| NSF Cheque Administrative Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Application Fee |
CAD 65 for domestic students CAD 130 for international students |
| Confirmation Deposit |
CAD 200 for domestic students CAD 1,500 for international students |
| Course Extension Fee for credit courses |
CAD 100 - CAD 200 |
| Late Payment Fee |
CAD 50 |
| International Student Medical Insurance through 3rd party insurer |
CAD 244 per term |
| Non-refundable portion of international students' tuition |
CAD 1,500 |
Living expenses
Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus residence. Students have the option of off-campus residence, homestays, rental houses etc.
| General costs and Homestay cost |
Cost |
| Standard service fee |
CAD 750 |
| Security deposit |
CAD 500 |
| Homestay fee |
CAD 825/month |
| Textbooks for career program |
CAD 500 - CAD 700 |
| Excursions |
CAD 200 |
| Food |
CAD 500 per semester |
| Weekend expenses |
CAD 200 |
| Transit monthly pass |
CAD 99 per month |
