The Rehabilitation Assistant program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and competent rehabilitative care to clients and their families. Rehabilitation assistants perform their duties under the supervision of a speech language pathologist, occupational therapist and/or physical therapist.
Program curriculum includes a variety of frequently encountered rehabilitation simulations to help students develop effective communication and client safety. Two, preceptor-led work practicum rotations (six weeks in duration each) put students in real-world experiences where they can practice and improve their skills. Participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops provides students a solid foundation in the employability and essential skills employers demand.
Who it is for:
Individuals looking for careers in health care that allow them to provide patient-focused care, who have strong communication skills, and who like work directly with others.
Rehabilitation assistant are expected to:
Work with clients affected by aging, chronic illness, disability, and injury
Provide therapeutic touch and care for clients of all ages, cultures, and genders
Transfer and assist clients appropriately and safely
Demonstrate self-awareness to identify competency gaps for establishing learning needs
Listen, comprehend, and act using sound clinical judgement
Uphold scope of practice responsibilities and professional boundaries
Work, collaborate, and communicate effectively in a team environment
Manage time, tasks, and resources effectively
Demonstrate the ability to capably and accurately observe treatment outcomes
Continuous Program Improvement:
MITT continuously reviews and improves programs to maintain relevance in the workplace and effective learning experiences for all students. Although the institution strives to have the website reflect the most current version of all programs, MITT reserves the right to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet industry and accreditation requirements. As a result, course information and learning outcomes may be adjusted prior to the scheduled course start date.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
5 September 2024
Pembina Campus
1551 Pembina Highway,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2E5, Canada
High school diploma (or expected completion within 45 days of the program start date), or equivalent. Applicants must also meet the program-specific requirements, including:
English language requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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