Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant is a program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (four-month period) options.

The Activity Assistant Associate Certificate at College of the Rockies provides continuing education for people with prior health care training and experience. Students learn to plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group recreation and leisure activities. The program prepares students to work with seniors and individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, under the guidance of an Activity Coordinator or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

The credential is awarded after completing three online theory courses and one face-to-face practicum course completed at a selected site. College of the Rockies delivers the program online over a four-month period and includes an in-person practicum in a clinical setting. This structure allows most students to continue working while completing the program.

The minimum requirements for admission in Activity Assistant at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Activity Assistant.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be accepted into the Activity Assistant program, applicants typically need to have completed a high school diploma or equivalent. It is also beneficial to demonstrate an interest in health and recreational sciences. Candidates may be required to participate in an interview or submit a personal statement outlining their motivations for pursuing this program.

Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/activity-assistant/

• Activity assistant
• Activity aide
• Recreation assistant
• Recreation worker
• Activity assistants, coordinators, workers, aides
• Rehabilitation aides

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