Graduate Certificate in Stroke Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Please Note [Mar 9, 2023]: ERRATUM. Suspension messaging has been added to this program. See Amendments to the Calendar for more information.

Note: Effective July 2023, there will be no further admission to the Graduate Certificate in Stroke Rehabilitation in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Students who entered this certificate prior to July 2023 must complete all program requirements by July 2025.

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

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 graduate 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.