Therapeutic Recreation

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Domestic students should apply online or by phone at 1-888-892-2228.

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International students should apply online.
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If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

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Careers - May 2026

Graduates of this program can expect a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities. Recreation Therapists may work in health care settings, private homes, community facilities or outdoor environments. In some settings, they work shifts that include evenings and weekends. Career positions may include, but are not limited to recreation therapist, movement therapist, and rehabilitation services practitioner.

EMSI projects that the local job market for this occupational grouping will grow by 4%. Further, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development report for the Southwest region that the outlook for this occupational grouping is average, whereas the Canadian Occupational Projection System's national projection is that this NOC will experience a shortage.

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