Therapeutic Recreation

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the Therapeutic Recreation Diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic are as follows:

• Grade 12 completion is required.
• Current certification in the following must be provided prior to entry into practicum:
  • Advanced Professional Assault Response Training (PART) - out-of-province applicants will have PART requirement assessed by the program for equivalency.
  • Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®).
  • N95 respirator mask testing (obtain only after you have received additional direction from the program).
• Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search prior to entering practicum. The cost of these checks is the applicant's responsibility.
• Current immunization records must be provided, meeting Saskatchewan Polytechnic immunization requirements prior to entry into practicum.
• Evidence of 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification is required upon admission into the program. Recertification will be required every three years, and the cost is the applicant's responsibility.

For applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications, alternative admission may be available if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission, but some specific requirements may still need to be met.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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English Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction and examination at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. If your first or primary language is not English, and/or your country is not exempt, you will need to provide evidence of having the English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing necessary to be successful in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic program to which you are applying.

Saskatchewan students graduating from Fransaskois and French Immersion high school programs are not required to meet further English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

To review program-specific ELP requirements, please select your program of choice.

Accepted English Language Proficiency Tests:

• CAEL (CE/Online): 60 overall, 50 each component
• CanTEST: 4.5 (listening/reading), 4.0 (speaking/writing)
• Duolingo: 110 overall
• IB English A1/A2: HL English, grade 4+
• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, 5.0 each component
• PTEA (incl. online): 63 overall, 50 each
• TOEFL iBT: 81 overall, 19 each
• TOEFL PBT: 550 overall, TWE 3.5, TSE 50
• Cambridge (C1/C2): C1 grade
   

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.