This course introduces students to essential software applications, including spreadsheets, cloud storage, email, scheduling tools, presentation software, and word processors. Students will also learn about commonly used internet browsers, search engines, research databases, and proper source citation.
This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills needed for effective communication within various professional settings in Canada. The course combines lectures, interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios, and case studies appropriate for a range of industries to apply the concepts learned in class. Feedback from peers and instructors will refine and enhance communication skills throughout the course.
The Introduction to the Human Body, Anatomy and Physiology will introduce the structure and function of the human body. This course explores the make-up of our bodies and how our major systems function to help us develop and stay healthy.
This course introduces students to the principles of kinesiology and biomechanics in relation to human movement and the musculoskeletal system. Students will explore anatomy from the lens of typical movement patterns to understand how these structures support mobility and functional performance. The course applies kinesiology concepts to examine the impact of physical abilities on engagement in daily activities.
This interdisciplinary course explores the complex landscape of human health, focusing on various health conditions and diseases that impact individuals and communities. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of disease patterns, risk factors, prevention strategies, and ethical considerations. The course emphasizes the importance of promoting health equity and informed decision-making.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who frequently engages in communication with other health care professionals, patients, and their families. As effective communication is a vital component of quality healthcare, this course cultivates essential communication and collaboration skills to help students build positive relationships, produce clearer exchange of information, and improve patient care outcomes.
In this course, students will explore commonly encountered pathological conditions in rehabilitation. The course examines the impact of these conditions, with an emphasis on the role of therapy and the Rehabilitation Assistant in supporting treatment interventions.
This foundational course introduces the scopes of practice of Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), and Audiologists in rehabilitation settings. Students examine the Rehabilitation Assistant’s role in supporting delegated interventions, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical practice. Emphasis is placed on role differentiation, clinical documentation, and professional communication to promote safe, coordinated rehabilitation services.
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to perform safe client handling in healthcare settings. Students will apply current safe work procedures and use transfer equipment accurately to prevent injury to clients and themselves.
Through this introduction course, students will build core therapeutic skills that are essential to the rehabilitation assistant role with a high impact focus on safe patient movement, mobility support, and basic therapeutic exercises. Hands-on lab activities reinforce best practices and risk recognition, ensuring students develop safe and effective treatment approaches.
Building on Introduction to Therapeutic Skills, this course focuses on the rehabilitation assistant’s role in safely delivering therapist-directed therapeutic exercise programs. Students develop practical skills to guide, monitor, and appropriately progress exercises within established plans of care. Emphasis is placed on safe practice standards, recognizing signs of exercise intolerance, and promoting client engagement to support positive rehabilitation outcomes.
This course focuses on common neurological disorders and prepares students to effectively support delegated neuro-specific therapeutic interventions within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to support motor, cognitive, and communication recovery, contributing to meaningful functional outcomes for clients with neurological conditions.
Through this comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal conditions, students examine key factors and interventions that inform musculoskeletal care. Emphasis is placed on hands-on skill development that reinforces safe patient handling standards and risk recognition. Students build practical competence in supporting mobility and accurately applying and removing orthopedic supports and bracing to promote optimal function and safety.
This course introduces the role of the rehabilitation assistant in occupational therapy service delivery. Students explore occupational performance across the lifespan and develop foundational skills to support participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) for individuals with physical, cognitive, neurological, and psychosocial challenges. Emphasis is placed on person-centered practice, the interaction of person, environment, and occupation, and the use of activity and environmental adaptations to promote safe and meaningful participation. Students develop practical skills to implement occupational therapy interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist to support functional independence and client outcomes.
This course introduces students to therapeutic modalities used in clinical practice to support treatment outcomes. Students will learn the principles, indications, and contraindications for a range of modalities, and develop the skills to apply them safely and effectively.
This course introduces fundamental speech language pathology and audiology principles and practices within the rehabilitation field. Students will explore key topics including communication disorders within pediatric and adult populations, the anatomy of oral cavity, and the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. Practical learning prepares students to support safe feeding and swallowing through accurate meal observations and recognition of dysphagia symptoms.