Program Highlights
The only program in Canada where you can take training that combines occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech/language audiology therapy.
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to help people, enjoy being part of a team, and generally have a positive attitude? The 16-month Rehabilitation Assistant diploma at CapU is for you.
Rehabilitation Assistants are employed in acute care, rehab hospitals and the community working as essential members of the health care team providing rehabilitation services.
In this intensive program, you'll gain the skills to help people thrive, with courses in rehabilitation principles and practices, anatomy, musculoskeletal theory, physiology, therapeutic communication, disease, injury and intervention and more.
The triple-training provided in this unique program means you could be providing physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support. Clients come from all demographics and range from newborns to the elderly.
Additionally, the diploma program has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program. For more information about accreditation, please visit the OTAPTA website.
- Demonstrate application of RA Frame of Reference incorporating Plan, Do, Observe & Record.
- Demonstrate professionalism by taking responsibility for assigned tasks, using appropriate language, integrating constructive feedback and managing time efficiently.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, clinicians/team members, peers and instructors through oral, written and/or non-verbal methods.
- Demonstrate mastery upon completion of RA program by achieving CGPA (cumulative grade point) of B average or better in all coursework, and credit status in 3 practicum placements.
- Acquire, demonstrate and maintain practical skills necessary to fulfill the role of a rehabilitation assistant.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and at least 1 science: Biology 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Physics 12, Chemistry 12, or successful completion of a 100-level or higher post-secondary course in Human Anatomy and/or Physiology, or Biology
Program-specific requirements
- Attend a virtual information session and submit info session completion document
- Resume
- Letter of interest
- 2 letters of reference
- Successful completion of a minimum of 50 hrs of volunteer or paid work experience in a health or rehab context
- Successful applicant interview
- Conditions to be met upon acceptance: Current criminal record check, Standard First Aid & CPR level "C" certification, and a TB test
Additional information
- Applicants assessed on the basis of an interview, academic experience, relevant work experience, individual objectives & areas of interest
- Letter of interest - describe why you want to work in rehabilitation and why you would be an excellent candidate
- Letters of reference - from employers or responsible persons in the community one of which must certify the completed work experience
- Volunteer/paid work - experience with people compromised in activity or participation by disease or injury
- To qualify for fieldwork placements, students must have a Standard First Aid & CPR level "C" certification, a TB test, and a current clear criminal record check
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 63.00