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Diploma in Recreation Management in Gerontology George Brown College - Waterfront Campus, Canada
CAD 18065
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Recreation Management in Gerontology (C152) diploma program will teach you the specialized skills you need to work with older adults. Over the course of two years, you’ll learn how to design therapeutic activity programs for older adults that consider the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual perspectives of the aging process. This is a well-established and industry-respected program that has been training students in the field for over 30 years.
You’ll learn to develop strong interpersonal communication skills that will support your ability to work with people across different life stages—an essential aspect of this job. You will also develop effective business communication skills that will help prepare you to co-ordinate and manage physical, financial and human resources of a recreation department.
You’ll study the science and theory behind aging and will take an in-depth look at the biological changes of aging. You will gain an understanding of diseases often related to aging, like Alzheimer's. This program will provide you with new ways of thinking about dementia and innovative ways of meeting the needs of those in your care using the DementiAbilitiy methods. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore complementary and alternative therapies and examine perspectives about end-of-life care.
You will have hands-on training to practise and apply what you are learning both on-site at our nearly 24,000+-square-foot Simulation Centre facility, and off-site with one of our 600+ field placement partners.
We will prepare you for a career in a health-care setting by using the latest industry software. You will learn proper documentation techniques and how to use comprehensive care planning tools such as Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) training.
This long-standing program will equip you with the skills you need to successfully create and deliver innovative, specialized therapeutic recreational programs for older adults in a variety of settings that include long-term care facilities, retirement homes, hospitals, community-based service agencies and adult day programs.
Apply to this program if you are energetic, organized, creative, and enjoy working with older adults and want a rewarding career.
Your Field Education Options
Field education, also known as work-integrated learning, plays an important role in this Recreation Management in Gerontology program by integrating theoretical learning with practical experience in a workplace setting. Field education is offered in each semester, with each experience building on the previous one.
You can expect to complete your field placements in a variety of health-care settings and with older adults of differing needs and abilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Function effectively as a member of an inter-professional team in the development and provision of health-promoting and life-enhancing services and programs for older adults.
- Accurately and comprehensively assess and record the ongoing needs of the older adult using a variety of widely used electronic systems.
- Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a variety of services/programs that enhance clients’ level of functioning and quality of life by applying relevant research and theory to practice.
- Apply appropriate health and safety protocols in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of their clients, their co-workers and themselves.
- Communicate effectively using a variety of therapeutic techniques and in adherence with privacy and freedom of information legislation.
- Identify, select and use appropriate professional and community resources to meet the needs of the older adult.
- Ensure programs operate in compliance with relevant policy, legislation and standards of practice for services to older adults in a variety of settings.
- Establish and maintain professional and ethical standards in the field of activation gerontology as set out by relevant professional bodies.
- Promote accessible, inclusive and responsive programs and services by recognizing the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities.
- Manage physical, financial and human resources in order to effectively coordinate services for older adults.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 50
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Production - 90.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diplom or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12th English 50%
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18065
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
New $1,500 Scholarship For International Students
International students who apply for a 2024 spring or fall semester program on or after March 27 may be eligible.
Apply to GBC for scholarship
New international students with a valid study permit and current George Brown College (GBC) international students applying for a second program may be eligible for a $1,500 one-time scholarship. This financial support is available to the following students applying to start full-time studies:
- New international students applying for a 2024 spring or fall semester program
- Current GBC students applying to start a second program in the 2024 spring or fall semester
Please be advised that the number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for these one-time scholarships. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis based on the time of acceptance and payment.
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to international students with valid study permits starting in any 2024 spring or fall semester full-time program except English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Eligible applicants who apply on or after March 27 will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
You are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship if the following describes your study status:
I am a new international applicantYou are a new international applicant with a valid study permit who applied to GBC on or after March 27, 2024, for a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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I am a current GBC student applying for a second programYou are a current international student at GBC with a valid study permit and have applied for another GBC program with a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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Terms and conditionsThe following terms and conditions govern the awarding and administration of George Brown College's new international student scholarship, designed for applicants who applied for admission on or after March 27, 2024, with a valid study permit or current students taking a second (or subsequent) program at the college, within two terms of completing a first program. Eligible programs
Valid intakes
Amount of award
Method of application: No application for the scholarship is required. The scholarship is assessed upon application and awarded automatically to registered students (day 10) who meet eligibility criteria. Method of award: Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.
New international applicants* with a valid study permit or letter of introduction (LOI) at the time of application who applied to a George Brown for May 2024 or September 2024 intake on or after March 27, 2024. *International fee-paying students
Not eligible: Anyone eligible for domestic fees.
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