The only program in Canada where you can take training that combines occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech/language audiology therapy.  

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to help people, enjoy being part of a team, and generally have a positive attitude? The 16-month Rehabilitation Assistant diploma at CapU is for you. 

Rehabilitation Assistants are employed in acute care, rehab hospitals and the community working as essential members of the health care team providing rehabilitation services. 

In this intensive program, you'll gain the skills to help people thrive, with courses in rehabilitation principles and practices, anatomy, musculoskeletal theory, physiology, therapeutic communication, disease, injury and intervention and more. 

The triple training provided in this unique program means you could provide physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support. Clients come from all demographics and range from newborns to the elderly. 

There is also additional funding available from the Government of B.C. for students interested in pursuing a career as rehabilitation assistants. 

This program has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP) in collaboration with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The status of Accreditation was granted to the program on November 30, 2024, for the period until November 30, 2030. 

For more information about the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program, please visit the OTAPTA website. 

Careers:  

• Audiology 
• Language therapy 
• Neurorehabilitation 
• Occupational therapy 
• Physiotherapy 
• Physiotherapy assistant 
• Post-operative orthopedics 
• Rehabilitation 
• Rehabilitation assistant 
• Speech therapy 

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Work Experience

Program-specific requirements 

• Attend a virtual information session and submit info session completion document 
• Resume 
• Letter of interest 
• 2 letters of reference 
• Successful completion of a minimum of 50 hrs of volunteer or paid work experience in a health or rehab context 
• Successful applicant interview 
• Conditions to be met upon acceptance: Current criminal record check, Standard First Aid & CPR level "C" certification, and a TB test 

Additional information 

• Applicants assessed on the basis of an interview, academic experience, relevant work experience, individual objectives & areas of interest 
• Letter of interest - describe why you want to work in rehabilitation and why you would be an excellent candidate 
• Letters of reference - from employers or responsible persons in the community one of which must certify the completed work experience 
• Volunteer/paid work - experience with people compromised in activity or participation by disease or injury 
• To qualify for fieldwork placements, students must have a Standard First Aid & CPR level "C" certification, a TB test, and a current clear criminal record check