📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

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. The triple-training provided in this unique program means you could be providing physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support. Clients come from all demographics and range from newborns to the elderly. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses

First Term
Total credits: 16.50

Required:
RADP 100 Rehabilitation and Professional Skills in Health Care 3.00 credits
RADP 111 Rehabilitation Principles and Practices: OT/OTA 2.25 credits
RADP 112 Rehabilitation Principles and Practices: PT/PTA 2.25 credits
RADP 120 Growth and Development for Rehabilitation Assistants 0.50 credits
RADP 121 Functional Anatomy, Theory and Skills: OTA/PTA 3.00 credits
RADP 130 Disease, Injury and Intervention: Musculoskeletal Systems 1.00 credits
RADP 131 Musculoskeletal Theory and Skills: OTA 2.25 credits
RADP 132 Musculoskeletal Theory and Skills: PTA 2.25 credits

Second Term
Total credits: 15.00

Required:
RADP 101 Effective Therapeutic Communication in Rehabilitation 1.50 credits
RADP 113 Rehabilitation Principles and Practices: SLP/SLPA 2.00 credits
RADP 114 Rehabilitation Principles and Practices: RA 1.00 credits
RADP 122 Physiology and Cardio-Respiratory Theory and Skills: PTA 1.00 credits
RADP 140 Disease, Injury and Intervention: Psychosocial/Cognitive Systems 1.50 credits
RADP 141 Psychosocial/Cognitive Theory and Skills: OTA/PTA 2.00 credits
RADP 190 Practicum: Fieldwork I 6.00 credits

Third Term
Total credits: 16.50

Required:
RADP 210 Administrative Support Systems for Rehabilitation Assistants 1.50 credits
RADP 230 Disease, Injury and Intervention: Neurological System 1.50 credits
RADP 231 Neurology Theory and Skills: OTA 3.00 credits
RADP 232 Neurology Theory and Skills: PTA 3.00 credits
RADP 233 Neurology Theory and Skills: SLPA 1.50 credits
RADP 290 Practicum: Fieldwork II 6.00 credits

Fourth Term
Total credits: 15.00

Required:
RADP 201 Advanced Communications in Rehabilitation 1.50 credits
RADP 211 Recreation Techniques for Rehabilitation Assistants 1.50 credits
RADP 240 Gerontology Theory and Skills: OTA/PTA 2.00 credits
RADP 243 Audiology Theory and Skills: SLPA 1.00 credits
RADP 250 Community Integration Theory and Skills: OTA/PTA 3.00 credits
RADP 291 Practicum: Fieldwork III 6.00 credits
Total program credits: 63.00

Learning outcomes
Demonstrate application of RA Frame of Reference incorporating Plan, Do, Observe & Record.
Demonstrate professionalism by taking responsibility for assigned tasks, using appropriate language, integrating constructive feedback and managing time efficiently.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, clinicians/team members, peers and instructors through oral, written and/or non-verbal methods.
Demonstrate mastery upon completion of RA program by achieving CGPA (cumulative grade point) of B average or better in all coursework, and credit status in 3 practicum placements.
Acquire, demonstrate and maintain practical skills necessary to fulfill the role of a rehabilitation assistant.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,887 USD per year

17,774 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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