BC Recreation and Parks Association

BCRPA Courses

Courses offered in partnership

Ongoing & Current

CPRA Professional Development Certification

Through this certification you will enhance your understanding of issues facing the recreation and parks sector and will be further equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and networks to design and implement effective and innovative solutions.

Autism Awareness for Recreation Leaders

This course is available online.

The FREE online module provides introductory information about autism and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum in recreation settings. Learners are provided with four real life scenarios, and have the opportunity to practice recognizing behaviours associated with autism, watch videos of recreation professionals sharing their stories and learn a range of support strategies that are practical and easy to apply in the real world. A certificate will be issued to all learners who complete the course.

Live Training. Book now.

Canucks Autism Network works closely with organizations to provide live in-person or virtual training workshops that is a good match to the audience’s prior education and experience.

Typically, the interactive training workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of autism and a range of practical tools to support positive behaviour in recreation settings. Leaders will be introduced to strategies to enhance communication, increase predictability and structure, use visual supports, increase motivation and positive behaviour, and provide support during difficulty.

Upon request, a certificate may be issued to all learners who complete the course.

You can contact Canucks Autism Network's Training Team via email or connect with them online.