Training & Curriculum

Core elements of the program include structured mentoring of the fellow by a team of professionals with high regard for clinical excellence and participation of the fellow in projects, including research, advocacy and leadership activities that assist in their total development.

Program philosophy on teaching and learning:

• Strong emphasis on the experiential component to develop advanced skills as a practitioner
• Facilitation of outcomes-driven, occupation-based OT practice which is relevant to current healthcare demands
• Opportunities for projects that relate theory to practice and a focus on the ability to synthesize this advanced knowledge within the medical rehabilitation setting
• Focus on intra-professional collaborative practice

• 350 mentoring hours (6-8 hours per week)
• Coursework in relevant evidence, diagnostic considerations and regulations that inform and guide best practice in the practice of occupational therapy in an acute care setting 
• Implementation and reinforcement of the process of therapeutic intervention to facilitate occupational performance and participation based on available evidence and theoretical perspectives, models of practice and frames of reference
• Participation in scholarly activities that evaluate clinical practice, service delivery and/or professional issues
• Components necessary to complete requirements to achieve Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation