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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
abaker56@uwo.ca519-661-2111 x82184
www.westernu.ca/fhs/ot