Certificates (Rehabilitation Medicine) [Graduate]

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Francophone Practice for Speech-Language Pathologists

The Postgraduate Certificate in Francophone Practice for Speech-Language Pathologists is a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Faculté Saint-Jean. The program is designed to respond to a need expressed by the Francophone community for speech-language pathologists who are trained in the linguistic and cultural issues associated with practice in a context of linguistic and cultural plurality; and to develop skills specific to working with clients who need to communicate and/or learn in French. The intent of the program is to provide post-professional continuing education opportunities that prepare speech-language pathologists to understand dual-language and dual-cultural issues unique to the Francophone/English dual-lingual population. In addition, students will acquire knowledge about normal and disordered speech and language in French, and become familiar with assessment and intervention materials.

Entrance Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are 1) a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and eligibility for registration in ACSLPA (or equivalent in the province of residence); or 2) be enrolled in a Speech-Language Pathology training program from a recognized institution and have permission from the student’s home department to register in the Certificate program. In addition, because all instruction is in French, students must be proficient in oral and written French. It is the responsibility of each student to determine whether his/her level of proficiency in French is adequate. Students can access a self-assessment tool through the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) (www.alte.org/attachments/files/framework_french.pdf)) to help determine their level of French proficiency. This tool provides a framework for understanding the level of French abilities required for different functions. It is recommended that students will need to at least meet levels in the range of B2 to C1 for all parts of the test. Formal French language testing is available through Faculté Saint-Jean for those students wishing to have more specific determinations of their proficiency in French. The cost of this testing may be covered as part of a bursary provided through Faculté Saint-Jean.

Program Requirements

The Postgraduate Certificate in Francophone Practice for Speech-Language Pathologists consists of three graduate courses. The first one, REHAB 553 is offered every spring on the Internet and presents the foundations required for the other courses. REHAB 551, REHAB 552 and REHAB 554 are offered in alternating years and all include a ten-hour clinical laboratory. All certificate courses are offered in French.

Certificat d’études supérieures spécialisées en pratique orthophonique en milieu francophone

Le certificat d’études supérieures spécialisées en pratique orthophonique en milieu francophone est le fruit d’une collaboration entre la Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine et la Faculté Saint-Jean. Le programme est conçu de sorte à répondre aux besoins exprimés par la communauté francophone pour des orthophonistes ayant reçu une formation pour travailler dans un contexte caractérisé par le pluralisme linguistique et culturel, et conscients des enjeux linguistiques et culturels qui en découlent. Il vise également le développement d’habiletés nécessaires pour travailler avec des clients qui doivent communiquer ou apprendre en français. L’objectif du programme est d’offrir des occasions de formation continue qui aideront les orthophonistes à comprendre les enjeux bilingues et biculturels uniques à la population bilingue francophone/anglophone. De plus, les étudiants acquerront des connaissances sur la parole et le langage normaux en français ainsi que les troubles qui les touchent et se familiariseront avec le matériel d’évaluation et d’intervention.

Critères d’admission

Pour être admis vous devez présenter au moins 1) une maîtrise en Speech Language Pathology ou un diplôme équivalent provenant d’une institution d’enseignement reconnue et être éligible pour s’inscrire au ACSLPA (ou l’équivalent dans votre province de résidence); ou 2) être inscrits dans un programme d’apprentissage de Speech-Language Pathology d’une institution d’enseignement reconnue et avoir l’autorisation de votre département pour vous inscrire dans ce programme de certificat. De plus, tous les cours étant offerts en français, les étudiants doivent démontrer leur compétence en français autant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit. C’est la responsabilité de chacun des étudiants de déterminer si leur niveau de compétence en français est adéquat. Par l’entremise de l’Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE), les étudiants peuvent avoir accès à un test en ligne sur le site www.alte.org/attachments/files/framework_french.pdf) pour les aider à évaluer leur niveau de compétence en français. Cet outil comporte un gabarit expliquant le niveau de compétence exigé pour différents aspects de la langue. Il est recommandé que les étudiants soient au minimum entre le niveau B2 et C1pour toutes les sections du test. Pour les étudiants qui désireraient connaître de façon plus précise leur compétence en français, un test officiel est offert par l’entremise de la Faculté Saint-Jean. Les frais de ce test pourront être couverts par une bourse offerte par la Faculté Saint-Jean.

Programme

Le programme de certificat d’études supérieures spécialisées en pratique orthophonique en milieu francophone est composé de trois cours gradués. Le premier, REHAB 553, est offert à tous les printemps par Internet et présente les fondements nécessaires à la compréhension des autres. Les autres cours, REHAB 551, REHAB 552, et REHAB 554 sont offerts en alternance et comportent chacun un laboratoire clinique de 10 heures. Tous les cours du certificat sont offerts en français.

Les étudiants intéressés peuvent obtenir de plus amples informations en s’adressant à la Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine de l’Université de l’Alberta.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pain Management

Pain is a condition that is undertreated, mistreated and misunderstood. To further complicate the problem, health professionals are ill-equipped to treat people with chronic pain because they receive little training about it during their health education careers. The certificate in pain management represents a unique opportunity to address current issues and gaps in the education of health care professionals about chronic pain management.

Designed for an inter-professional audience and using the latest in online learning technologies this program will: 1) increase the understanding and importance of an interdisciplinary approach to managing pain through an understanding of the unique and shared roles and responsibilities of various health care professionals on an interdisciplinary team in the assessment and management of chronic pain; 2) enable clinicians to use critical thinking and evidence-based approaches to develop assessment and treatment plans across the pain continuum with the emphasis on complex/chronic pain; and 3) make use of a bio-psycho-social clinical reasoning framework that integrates information across models in the assessment and treatment of pain. The intent of the program is to provide a postprofessional continuing education opportunity that prepares health care professionals to understand and improve their techniques in treating chronic pain.

Entrance Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are 1) a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution; or 2) be enrolled in a graduate program from a recognized institution and have permission from the student’s home department to register in the Certificate program; 3) ability to communicate in English.

If the above degree requirements cannot be met (e.g., diploma) admission based on life achievement may be considered.

Program Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate will be granted upon successful completion of three required graduate-level courses:

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See Course Listings for a description of the courses.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Stroke Rehabilitation

Designed for an inter-professional audience this program provides high quality postprofessional education on best-practices and evidence-based guidelines in stroke rehabilitation which will help to increase effectiveness and efficiency in helping stroke survivors to regain function and reintegrate into their home and community lives. The courses are designed for members of a professional team who work in stroke rehabilitation at any point across the continuum of care from prevention to community re-integration.

This Certificate provides an opportunity for practicing clinicians to learn with- from- and about each other. Each course incorporates adult and inter-professional education learning strategies, and uses the latest in online learning technologies.

Entrance Requirements

If the above degree requirements cannot be met (e.g. diploma) admission based on life achievement may be considered.

Program Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate will be granted upon successful completion of three required graduate-level courses:

Note:

See Course Listings for a description of the courses.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sexual Health

This program provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to succeed in the emerging field of sexual health. Drawing on theory and the best practices through case studies, simulations, and group projects, participants will critically apply the conceptual, theoretical, and practical frameworks necessary to address the common challenges associated with comprehensive sexual health education. The impact of personal bias will be explored with respect to different cultures, lifestyles, and values.

Entrance Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are 1) a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution; OR enrollment in a graduate program from a recognized institution and permission from the student’s home department to register in the Certificate program; and 2) ability to communicate in English.

If the baccalaureate requirement cannot be met admission based on life achievement may be considered.

Program Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate will be granted upon successful completion of four required graduate-level courses:

Note:

See Course Listings for a description of the courses.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Bridging to Canadian Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapists who have completed their professional entry-level education outside of Canada may find it difficult to transition and integrate into the healthcare workplace in Canada. This certificate offers an opportunity for internationally educated physical therapists to address gaps in academic and clinical knowledge, to update clinical skills and competencies, and to be introduced to the Canadian physical therapy context through clinical mentorship and supervised practice in a clinical placement. Canadian trained physical therapists who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time may also find the certificate courses to be of benefit as a professional update.

Entrance Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are: 1) a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from a recognized institution or equivalent (as assessed by the Canadian Alliance of Physical Therapy Regulators) and 2) English language proficiency with a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) minimum score of 92/120 overall and no subtest lower than 21 or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 7.0 overall and for all subtests.

Program Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate will be granted upon successful completion of five required graduate-level courses:

REHAB 520, REHAB 521, REHAB 522, REHAB 523, REHAB 524

See Course Listings for a description of the courses.