How do you become

a Diversional Therapist?

 To become a Diversional Therapist you will need to complete one of the following courses which will give you a qualification in Diversional Therapy.  Completing one of the courses listed below would ensure your qualification is recognized in all States as a Level 1 member, providing you with the opportunity to work as a DT Australia wide.

For a list of eduacational insitutions which offer qualifications in Diversional Therapy please go to our opportunities page.

Levels of Membership

Levels of membership available with The Diversional Therapy Association of Queensland  are:

Level 1 (Full) 

People who wish to work as a DT in Disabilities, Mental Health, Community, Home & Respite Services and especially in Residential Aged Care.  Would be eligible to join as a level 1 member after having acquired one of the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Applied Science (Diversional Therapy)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure & Health)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Therapeutic Recreation)

Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure & Health)

Associate Degree of Social Science (Aged Care)

Diploma of Health Science (Leisure & Health)

Diploma of Diversional Therapy

Diploma of Arts ( Aged Care)
 

Level 2

People who wish to work as a DT in areas outside of Residential Aged Care eg Community, Respite, disabilities, mental health and In Home services.  Would be eligible to join as a level 2 member after having acquired the following qualification:

Diploma of Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure)

People who wish to work as a Diversional Therapy Assistant or Activities Officer in any area would also be eligible to join as a Level 2 member after having acquired the following qualifications:

Certificate IV in Community Services (Leisure & Health)

Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure)

Certificate IV in Health & Recreation

Level 3 (Student) 

Any student enrolled in one of the courses mentioned above is eligible to join as a Level 3 member.


Newsletter Subscription

This is a newsletter only Level for Volunteers, Firms or Organizations interested in Diversional Therapy and for Members of other State Diversional Therapy Associations.

Life Member

Honorary Member

 

 

Copyright © 2001 The Diversional Therapy Association of Queensland Inc
ABN 31 750 362 375

Another Site Designed by Nexus Technology Consulting
Nexus Technology Consutling