ACOTUP - Newsletter - Issue 25

WESTERN UNIVERSITY IS INTRODUCING

The World’s First and Only

DRIVING REHABILITATION THERAPY

Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) Program

IN 12 MONTHS, BECOME AN ENTRY-LEVEL

DRIVING REHABILITATION THERAPIST

What is a Driving Rehabilitation Therapist?

Driving Rehabilitation Therapists are skilled health care

professionals who work with drivers across the lifespan

who may have cognitive, sensory, and/or physical chal-

lenges that may interfere with their ability to operate a ve-

hicle. Driving Rehabilitation Therapists conduct evaluations

and interventions to help drivers maximize their independ-

ence in driving and community mobility.

Who can enrol in the program?

Students in the program are required to be regulated/li-

censed health care professionals and have two years of

clinical experience in occupational therapy, physiother-

apy/physical therapy, speech and language pathology,

nursing, kinesiology or audiology.

Why become a Driving Rehabilitation Therapist?

With increased awareness of road safety and enhanc-

ing people’s ability to maintain independence, the need

for Driving RehabilitationTherapists is greater than ever. A

career as a Driving Rehabilitation Therapist provides the

opportunity to work in private practice, hospital settings or

academic/research institutions.

About the Driving Rehabilitation Therapy program

The first of its kind in the world, Western’s DRT pro-

gramwas designed for the working professional and trains

students for careers as entry-level Driving Rehabilitation

Therapists. Many of the course requirements can be com-

pleted through distance learning. The 12-month program

allows students to complete coursework and on-site expe-

riences while still working full time.

Apply now

Applications for this new and innovative program are

now being accepted. Pending final program approval, ad-

mitted students could begin the program as early as Janu-

ary 2016.

For more information

Learn more about this program by visiting our website

or contacting:

Andrea Baker

Graduate Program Assistant

Western University – School of Occupational Therapy

519-661-2111 x82184