PROVIDING A VITAL SUPPORTING ROLE IN THE DELIVERY OF EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES
About
Program Overview
Program Curriculum
Entrance Requirements
Fees & Charges
Program Mission
Fostering an educational experience that equips students with technical and theoretical skills required to work as Rehabilitation Assistants.
Program Vision
Sustaining Canada’s most accessible Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program through innovative post-secondary education strategies.
By 2025, CNA will:
Become the distance educator of choice
Maximize community and clinical partnerships to meet the needs of health consumers
Aptly modify its programming to ensure ideal access for adult learners
Program Philosophy
Providing a vital supporting role in the delivery of efficient and effective rehabilitation services.
Rehabilitation Assistants work as members of a health care team under the supervision of and in collaboration with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Rehabilitation Assistants are involved with the safe and proficient delivery of activities that have been established as a treatment plan for clients coping with temporary or permanent limitations in occupational performance and/or functional movement. The role of the Rehabilitation Assistant varies depending on the practice setting, which includes rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, long-term care facilities, community settings, and private practices. The Rehabilitation Assistant works with individuals, families, or groups, helping clients achieve optimal levels of physical, psychosocial and/or cognitive abilities.
Nineteen weeks of clinical experience occurs at 4 points within the program (1 week orientation in the first semester, 2 weeks during Intersession, two 5 week placements during the winter semester of the second year and then a final 6 week placement in the last semester). Clinical experiences are coordinated between the clinical instructors, local physiotherapists or occupational therapists in the student’s home community, and the student. The distributed learning format enables learners to take part in education without the restraints of geography and time. Technology-enabled learning offers flexibility, collaboration, and interaction without the isolation normally associated with traditional distance education. It also improves access for disciplined learners.
The program length varies to accommodate students who are working and want to complete the program on a part-time basis. On a full-time basis, the program is six semesters (Sept-Dec, Jan-April, May-June, Sept-Dec, Jan-April, May-June). However, some students may be able to start the program at the beginning of a semester other than September.
To help make decisions on a path of study, it is often helpful to learn more about the occupation and the content of courses in the program. Click the links below to review some examples of the daily work of these professionals and to review the Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) program course lists.
Graduates of this program will be equipped with the technical and theoretical skills required to work as Rehabilitation Assistants in hospitals, health centers, community organizations, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care facilities. Rehabilitation Assistants work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and/or Physiotherapists.
ACCREDITATION STATUS GRANTED
The Rehabilitation Assistant program at College of the North Atlantic 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, 2016 for the period until November 30, 2022.
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program
Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West
London, Ontario
N6J 1Y5
(226) 636-0632 www.otapta.ca
The curriculum for this program encompasses six (6) semesters. Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis. The program is offered through the College’s Distributed Learning Service. The Distributed Learning format enables students to take part in education without the restraints of geography and structured time. Technology-enabled learning offers flexibility, collaboration, and interaction without the isolation normally associated with traditional distance education. It also improves access for independent, disciplined students.
Online courses are enhanced by hands-on laboratory sessions and structured clinical placements. These activities take place as close as possible to the student’s home location; however, in some cases travel may be necessary. Clinical placements are limited and students will be notified of available locations in their area. In some cases due to limited availability, students may have to accept a placement outside their current geographic region. Students are responsible for all costs associated with clinical placements.
Graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapist Assistant Certificate program may apply to enter Semester 4 of the Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) program to receive dual certification. Graduates with one certification (OTA or PTA) from another institution are also eligible for advanced standing into the Rehabilitation Assistant program; entry point will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
OBJECTIVES
To provide the academic knowledge and skills outlined in the competency profiles for Physiotherapist Assistants (Canadian Physiotherapy Association) and Occupational Therapist Assistants (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists).
To apply the learned academic knowledge and skills in clinical practice.
To develop effective communication skills and professional behaviors.
To perform delegated therapeutic skills safely and effectively under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
To provide the community with skilled Rehabilitation Assistants who can serve their employers and clients with the highest degree of competence.
Eligibility for admission to the Rehabilitation Assistant program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
English 3201 or 3202 (minimum 60%)
Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
Science (2 credits) chosen from one of:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Electives (2 additional credits) chosen from any of the remaining 3000 level courses offered in the Senior High School Program
2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science Certificate with the following courses:
English (minimum 60%): CM1060, CM1061
Math (minimum 60%): MA1040, MA1041
Two Science courses chosen from two of the following three combinations:
Biology: BL1020, BL1021 (It is strongly recommended that all CAS students who intend to enroll in in the Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) program complete both of the Introductory Biology courses.)
Chemistry: CH1030, CH1031
Physics: PH1050, PH1051
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile (overall 60% average) including the following courses (or equivalent):
English (minimum of 60%) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile (and appropriate grades) may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements.
Effective September 2017
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 21 years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least three years may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
Students meeting academic entrance requirements are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Before final acceptance is granted, additional documentation must be submitted; See the Additional Information for Health Sciences Applicants section of the calendar or visit Admissions Regulations.
Fees and charges vary depending on your place of residence, student status and the number of courses being taken. Provided below are full-time and part-time fees for all eligible applicants for the academic year. These fees include all tuition and mandatory non-tuition fees, excluding the cost of textbooks and any other program specific fees.
The Fees and Charges listed below are applicable to students residing in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Full-time is four or more courses. Part-time is three courses or less. In Intersession, full-time is two or more courses and part-time is one course.
Full-time Enrolment Fees
For a breakdown of the complete cost when enrolled in a full-time program, select the applicable program below:
Registration Fee: Paid annually and is applicable to all programs if enrolled full-time
$97.00
Academic Audit Fee: One time fee per program.
$50.00
Technology Fee: Due 28 days after classes begin (each semester)
$100.00 (per course)
Tuition: Due 28 days after classes begin (each semester)
See table below
Work Term Fee:
$49.00 (per week)
Fall/Winter
Tuition
Technology Fee
Total
One Course
$230.00
$100.00
$330.00
Two Courses
$460.00
$200.00
$660.00
Three Courses
$690.00
$300.00
$990.00
Intersession
Tuition
Technology Fee
Total
One Course
$230.00
$100.00
$320.00
Work Placement Tuition
Total
Two Weeks
$98.00
Six Weeks
$294.00
Other Fees
Total
Deferred Exam (per request)
$65.00
Exam Re-read
$25.00
Supplementary Exam
$25.00
All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. The dates are listed in the Calendar of Events. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form at registration. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding after registration. Upon receipt of the Student Aid, these students must pay their accounts in full.
Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the college.
Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades, until the outstanding account has been paid in full. Students are notified of their account status on a regular basis. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to correct any problems.
Should the college cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
Continuous intake students, registering or withdrawing within a term, will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
Senior citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of academic fees.
Distributed Learning (DL): Some students electing to do courses through DL as part of their course load will pay the DL technology fee along with other applicable campus fees.
However, additional tuition and DL technology fees will be charged when a student elects to do a DL course over and above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).
In some instances, Students may enroll in a program through the Office of Distributed Learning that may require them to attend on-campus to complete the required course. In this case, the Student will pay the regular program tuition fees to DL and not pay an additional on-campus tuition fee per course. Students pay the DL technology fee for online courses only.
However, an additional tuition fee per course will be charged when a Student elects to do an on-campus course over and above their normal DL term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).
Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
Confirmation fees will be refunded only to individuals who were conditionally accepted and upon receipt of high school marks did not meet the academic entrance requirements to the program.
Tuition and Equipment/Materials Fees
Term-based (15-weeks)
A Student who withdraws within the first four weeks of any term will receive a full refund. If the withdrawal takes place within the fifth or sixth week, the refund will be prorated and the Student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled. No refund will be made after the sixth week of classes.
Intersession (up to 7 weeks)
A Student who withdraws within the first two weeks of Intersession will receive a full refund. If the withdrawal takes place in the third week, the refund will be prorated and the Student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled. No refund will be made after the third week of classes.
International Students
Application fee and registration fee are non-refundable.
In the event a student has paid tuition fees in advance and he/she is not granted a visa by the Canadian Embassy and cannot attend the college as a result, any tuition paid will be fully refunded.
For all other refund situations please see sections i - iv
Deadline for payment of specified fees is 28 days from registration date. The College may grant credit to students to cover tuition and/or materials fees only (credit is not available to cover books or residence fees). The College may, from time to time, institute equipment lease/purchase programs for which credit may be granted. Students applying for financial credit must meet with a Student Services Representative for assessment of their request. Credit will not be granted to Students with outstanding fees from prior semesters.
Financial Contract
If financial credit is recommended, the student must complete a Financial Contract in consultation with a Student Services Representative. The Financial Contract will specify what is covered and for what period of time. The completed Financial Contract must be reviewed and signed by a Campus Administrator or an approved designate. The student is subject to collection action if the account is not paid.
Students Receiving Student Loans
Students with confirmed Student Loans are eligible for credit. When the Student Loan is issued, the amount owing will be deducted by the College as specified in the Financial Contract.
Students Receiving External Funding
Students with documentation confirming external funding will be granted credit and are expected to pay their fees once they are in possession of their funding as agreed to in the Financial Contract.
Students Not Receiving Student Loans or External Funding
Students seeking financial credit who do not meet the above criteria will only be granted financial credit in extenuating circumstances and upon written approval by the Campus Administrator.
Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to the Director of Finance at P.O Box 5400, Stephenville, NL A2N 2Z6.
Receipts are issued for any financial transactions with the College. Students should ensure that they obtain and save these receipts for use in resolving any financial conflicts. In the absence of such documentation, the college financial records shall provide the basis for any decision.
For detailed information on CNA regulations governing payment of fees and charges visit the CNA website, Fees and Charges.
NOTE:
College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to reassess charges after registration. Additional charges will apply for courses not required as part of the program.
"The flexibility of the College of the North Atlantic's web based Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) program allowed me to gain certification from home. As a mother of six, with quadruplets, I cannot tell you how helpful that was to me."
T. Spigarelli, Timmons, ON, Canada
Future Students
Student Orientation
Selection Process
Prior Learning
Application Process
ORIENTATION SECTION - COMING SOON
Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Each application will be dated on the date of receipt provided:
the application is correctly completed with all documentation (minimum of high school transcripts),
all educational and other requirements are met, and
all required fees are paid
Applicants will be notified immediately upon receipt of their application
Applicants who are working in the field, and/or are residing out of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, may be accepted directly into the next class commencing. All others will be placed on a waiting list for the next September start date.
When accepted, applicants will be asked to confirm, in writing, their intent to register and will be required to pay a registration fee in advance. If applicants fail to confirm within the time specified their places will go to the applicant next on the eligibility list.
Once you have confirmed your acceptance, we recommend that you review the CURRENT STUDENTS section of this website. This section will provide you with important information on registration, course offerings, and textbooks, etc. We also suggest that you visit the Distributed Learning website for additional information regarding accessing your course(s), exam(s), and calendar of events, etc.
You may qualify for prior learning credit, advanced standing, and/or course Ps. More information on these policies can be found below:
It is the policy of the College that learners will be given every opportunity to receive credit for past learning experience through a comprehensive systematic process of evaluation referred to as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Credits awarded for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition will be recorded on the learner transcript as an exemption or as a mark.
There will be no charge for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for learners who are enrolled in a College program. The maximum number of credits that can be awarded through the Prior Learning Assessment process is 75% of the number required to complete the certificate/diploma.
To apply for Prior Learning you may submit:
transcripts of completed public post-secondary education.
a letter from your supervisor or human resources office stating your current or previous experience as an OTA or PTA and/or other relevant work experience.
proof of other continuing education experiences.
NOTE: This must be assessed prior to commencing courses.
Learners may receive advanced standing for up to 75% of the content of the program to which they have been admitted on the basis of successful completion of this content in the same or similar programs at another college and as assessed by the college.
Applicants who wish to be considered for advanced standing should submit an application with the following documents:
Proof of high school completion;
Official transcript(s);
Calendar description of the courses claimed for credit.
Learners seeking advanced standing will not be excused from any course(s) until written authority has been received from the Office of the Registrar.
Exemption status is granted if the course has a minimum of 70% equivalency in the course material required. When exemption status is awarded, no mark is reported on the transcript. The college will consider exemptions for courses if the learner received a passing grade in the course.
The college will accept any course from a recognized post-secondary institution as an exemption if the course can match 70% of the objectives in the current Provincial Plan of Training as outlined by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills.
If you are presently in Level III of High School and will be writing exams in June, the college will obtain a copy of your high school marks directly from the Department of Education once final marks are available, provided you enter your MCP number on your application.
Fully completed application form.
Online Application - VISA or Mastercard only. Your online application will be deleted if payment is not made at this time.
Paper Application - Cheque or money orders made payable to College of the North Atlantic.
NOTE:
Students who have been accepted and confirmed their seat will receive email notification from the college prompting them to register. On-Line registration for Fall 2019 is open from July 29, 2019 at 8:30am to August 9, 2019 at 4:00pm.
Submit required documention to:
Lisa Spencer
Student Services
College of the North Atlantic
Prince Philip Drive Campus
P.O. Box 1693
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7
Phone: (709) 758-7363 Fax: (709) 758-7304
Email: ac.ln.anc@recneps.asil
NOTE: Additional documentation is required if applying for Prior Learning Assessment, Credit Transfer, Advanced Standing, and/or Course Exemption(s). See Prior Learning section for details.
"Support staff in our clinic are currently enrolled in the Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) Program at College of the North Atlantic. As their training progresses, it is apparent that they are acquiring enhanced skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to assume a more valuable role when they graduate."
S. Garvin, Owner, Therapeutic Services Physiotherapy Clinic, St. John's, NL, Canada
Textbooks for all online courses are available at the Distributed Learning Bookstore located at the Clarenville Campus. View the complete List of Textbooks for the upcoming semester.
We encourage you to order your textbooks early to avoid shipping delays and to ensure you receive your course materials in time for the start of classes. Textbook purchases are processed in order of date received.
The DL Bookstore does not accept telephone orders. Please use one of the following options to order textbooks:
The complete textbook list for the upcoming semester is available in a Print-Friendly version.
If paying at nearest campus, print and complete the Printable Book Order Form prior to visiting the campus. Request to have your book order and payment receipt faxed.
If you are paying with cheque or money order, fill out the Printable Book Order Form and send it with your payment.
If you are a Sponsored Student, please print and the Printable Book Order Form and return along with a Confirmation of Sponsorship Letter, provided by your sponsor; to the DL Bookstore by email or by fax. Please ensure that the Confirmation of Sponsorship Letter contains the date(s) for which your sponsor is covering your expenses. Books will not be sent until the Confirmation of Sponsorship Letter is received and approved.
When your order is processed and ready for shipping, you will receive an email containing the tracking number from the shipping carrier you have chosen. If you do not receive your tracking number within 5 business days of your order, please email the DLS Bookstore.
If you need further information regarding ordering textbooks please email the DLS Bookstore.
The Bookstore may issue a refund for returned items provided the following conditions are met:
Items are unmarked, unopened and in saleable or new condition.
Textbooks - No obvious signs of wear such as bent or torn covers, folded or soiled pages, broken spines, or missing components; contains no stickers, stamps, markings or highlights.
Multimedia (including software in the form of CD-ROMs, DVDs, video and audio tapes and CDs, plus PIN Codes for internet access) - Sealed packaging is unopened, the pin code has not been accessed, the components in the back of the book are intact, and the associated packaging has not been opened.
Note: Items returned that are denied refunds will be returned to you at your expense unless alternate arrangements are requested.
Items are returned within three weeks of the date on your cash receipt included with your order. Special circumstances may be accepted and are subject to the DL Bookstore review.
All refunds are issued by CNA Headquarters. Refunds will be applied against outstanding accounts before any monies are returned.
Return Policy
Returns (along with a copy of your original receipt and the Bookstore Refund Request form ) are to be returned at your expense to:
Distributed Learning Bookstore
College of the North Atlantic
69 Pleasant Street, Clarenville, NL
A5A 1V9
NOTE:
Immediately inspect your purchase for damages! Any damages should be noted on the carrier's receipt or bill of lading at the time of acceptance. The DL Bookstore is not responsible for items damaged in transit and cannot issue a replacement item.
If you receive damaged items, the Distributed Learning Bookstore will work with you to submit a damaged goods claim with your shipping carrier. Each carrier has its own procedure for damaged claims. Claims are subject to the carrier policies and procedures.
LOOMIS EXPRESS CLAIMS
You are responsible for submitting the damaged goods claim to Loomis Express:
Please call 1-855-256-6647 within 48 hours of the date of delivery to request an immediate inspection.
Submit a Letter of Intent to Claim for damage within 60 days of the date of delivery.
In the event of concealed damage, contact Loomis Express no later than 48 hours after the date of delivery. Failure to do so may jeopardize the settlement of your claim.
The DL Bookstore must submit the damaged goods claim to Canada Post. Contact the DL Bookstore within 30 days of receiving your damaged shipment by email at the dlsbookstore@cna.nl.ca or calling 709-466-6965 to report damaged goods. Keep all the wrapping, packaging materials, invoices and the damaged item(s), as they will be required to process the claim.
Liability Coverage for up to $100 is included.
You will be notified once your claim has been processed.
On-Line registration for Fall 2019 is open from July 29, 2019 at 8:30am to August 9, 2019 at 4:00pm. Prior to the registration period, program students who have been accepted and confirmed their seat will receive email notification from the college prompting them to register. To complete the Online Registration read and follow the steps outlined on Online Registration Process.
Once you are accepted into the Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) program, you will receive an Acceptance Package from the College. Your Letter of Acceptance will outline the next steps you should take to confirm your place in the program. Upon receipt of this package you will be required to submit:
Your completed registration form (included in your Acceptance Package) along with a non-refundable $97.00 registration fee,
A completed medical form. This medical form (also included) must be completed by your physician,
A copy of your immunization record. This record can be obtained by contacting your local Department of Health,
A Certified Criminal Background Check / Certificate of Conduct.. This certificate can be obtained from your local Police Department or the RCMP.
NOTE:
You will not be permitted to register for courses until all required forms and certificates have been received by the School of Health Sciences.
Register with Lisa Spencer. Information regarding the registration procedure (along with registration dates) will be included in your Acceptance Package.
Order required textbooks through the DLS Bookstore. Visit the Textbook Listings section.
To participate in Clinical Training please review the following requirements:
Documentation Required
It is your responsibility to provide the following documentation to the School of Health Sciences prior to the beginning of the first semester:
Record of Immunization from the Department of Health
NOTE: Documentation is reviewed upon receipt then immediately forwarded for confidential storage.
Selecting a Clinical Placement Site
Online courses are enhanced by hands-on laboratory sessions and structured clinical placements. These activities take place as close as possible to the student’s home location; however, in some cases travel may be necessary. Clinical placements are limited and students will be notified of available locations in their area. In some cases due to limited availability, students may have to accept a placement outside their current geographic region. Students are responsible for all costs associated with clinical placements.
It is up to you to identify a potential clinical placement site in your area and to provide contact information to the clinical coordinator (Lucy Miller or Frank Knox).
The clinical coordinator will (using the contact information you provide) make formal contact with the facility and set up the placement using the accompanying contract.
The placement must be able to accommodate the dates that correspond with your program of study.
Other Requirements
Name Tags
should be requested from the Audio/Visual Department prior to your first placement,
must be worn during your clinical placements,
must be worn to all clinical training sites thereafter,
Hard copies of the Clinical Evaluation Forms (located under the FORMS section of this website) should be printed and brought with you on your first day of clinical training. In some cases, preceptors may receive these forms directly from the College, but you are advised to print and bring your own copies to ensure you have everything you need at the start of your placement.
All information should be forwarded to:
Lisa Spencer
Student Services
College of the North Atlantic
Prince Phillip Drive Campus
P.O. Box 1693
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7
Phone: 709/758-7363
Fax: 709/758-7304
Email: lisa.spencer@cna.nl.ca
"In order to complete my Rehabilitation Assistant (OTA and PTA) Diploma, I value the availability of the program in a Distributed Learning format. As I am working full-time and the the mother of a young child, this flexibility will allow me to complete the two courses I need at my own pace while using my computer at home."
S. Trainor, Functional Independence Program
Health Care Corporation, St. John's, NL, Canada
Docs & Info
Forms
Manuals
FAQ
Employment
CLINICAL PLACEMENT FORMS
Below is a list of the required forms for the Rehabilitation Assistants Program that need to be submitted to the applicable address located on the forms. To view and print these forms you will need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
This fieldwork evaluation form was developed by members of the Canadian Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Educators Council (COPEC) to be used solely by COPEC member institutions. It is forbidden to use this form, in whole or in part, without the permission of the COPEC group.
All practical skills are evaluated with real clients in the fieldwork setting or in a simulated situation in either the lab or fieldwork setting. They are taken directly from the Practical Skills Checklist. All skills are graded either pass or fail. If failed the evaluation must be repeated.
This document lists the practical skills for the entry-level-OTA/PTA for the Introduction to Clinical Skills course. This is to be used in conjunction with the Evaluation Guide: Practical Skills Exam forms and the Clinical Experience Evaluation forms.
The RA, upon graduation, works with the supervision of an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist (OT/PT). All clinical placements should reflect this as well as demonstrate the cooperative working relationship between the OT/PT and RA. Therefore, it is appropriate for the working graduate RA to participate fully in the clinical supervision experience and the completion of this form.
This document lists the practical skills for the entry-level Rehabilitation Assistant. This is to be used in conjunction with the Evaluation Guide: Practical Skills Exam forms and the Clinical Experience Evaluation forms.
The RA, upon graduation, works with the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapists (PT). All clinical and practical skills experiences should reflect this as well as demonstrate the cooperative working relationship between the OT/RA and the PT/RA. Therefore, it is appropriate for the RA to participate fully in supervising the student in their clinical experience and to participate in or fully complete the clinical evaluation form. This should then be co-signed by the supervising OT or PT.
This form, in combination with the Practical Skills Evaluation Form provides feedback on the demonstration of the listed practical skills required at this level (transfers, positioning and ROM). It is expected that a number of skills other than those identified by the instructor, will be marked as assessed, and for this level of student a minimum score of 2 is acceptable. These items can be also be marked as Observed Only (OBS) or Not Applicable (NA) or a comment can be included indicating whether the score reflects a lack of skill or just a lack of experience or practice.
This document lists behaviors that are observed during the practical skills evaluation using the case studies provided or observed with clients in the clinical setting. This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the Evaluation Guide and case study sheets if required.
This document lists behaviors that are observed during the practical skills evaluation using the case studies provided or observed with clients in the clinical setting. This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the Evaluation Guide and case study sheets if required.
This form, in combination with the Practical Skills Checklist, is used to reflect Entry Level Performance. This evaluation form is required to be completed at practical skills sessions/clinical sites.
Students in this clinical placement must achieve a minimum of 3 on all relevant competencies by their final evaluation. Failure to do so may result in them having to repeat all or part of one or all of their clinical placements.
This document is used to assess the students response to role playing peers (simulated patients). Skills to be assessed include professionalism of student, communication with client, safety (of self and client), adherence to scope of practice, identification and correction of mistakes, and problem solving.
This document is used to evaluate the students professional behaviour and attitude, communication skills, adherence to safety standards, performance of clerical duties, and the application of therapeutic interventions. Students must achieve a minimum of 3 on all relevant competencies by the final evaluation in this clinical placement.
Safety is of supreme importance. The safety practices outlined in this manual are designed to educate the student in methods used to minimize hazards in the work environment. Every effort must be made to plan work so that all foreseeable hazards are eliminated and all possible aids provided. It is important to recognize that hazards exist in ANY laboratory, and ALL specimens should be considered a potential hazard. It is the responsibility of the student to READ all applicable sections and to PRACTICE the safety regulations.
Student Safety Manual(Students should print off a copy of the Student Safety Manual for reference.)
Student Clinical Practicum Manual
The clinical practicum is a vital part of the students’ education. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills in a real work environment in order to become clinically competent in their chosen profession.
This manual is designed for all School of Health Science students and contains practical information about planning and carrying out the clinical phase of training. Students must become familiar with the content, refer to it frequently at each new stage of the program in order to realize their responsibility and what is expected of the College and the affiliated clinical training partners.
St. John’s, NL – It takes a special type of person to work in the medical field, just ask Garrett Slaney.
After 10 years in the health care food service industry, Garrett Slaney of St. Lawrence returned to school through College of the North Atlantic’s Distributed Learning service to complete the Rehabilitation Assistant program. Since graduating in June 2016, Slaney has embarked on a fulfilling career, providing life-changing support by helping patients overcome physical obstacles on their road to recovery.
In Canada, in recent years, a large number of employers have sought graduates who have been trained as Rehabilitation Assistants. While this has been happening primarily in the province of Ontario, this trend appears to be spreading across Canada as a whole.
The program is designed to target prospective employers not only in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, but also throughout the rest of Canada. Because this program is completed via distance, it is quite conceivable that a large number of potential students will reside in provinces other than Newfoundland and Labrador.
Graduates of the program wishing to work in Newfoundland and Labrador may find employment within a number of organizations throughout the province mainly through the four Regional Health Authorities and in private practice. For graduates wishing to locate employment outside the province, a variety of opportunities also exist. Rehabilitation Assistants may work in acute care settings, long-term care settings, mental health settings, rehabilitation centers, private clinics, schools, or other institutions. Rehabilitation Assistants are primarily responsible for helping clients with disabilities regain their physical, mental, and social abilities and be active participants in society.
A detailed Labour Market Analysis was conducted in April 2009. According to Service Canada, employment in this occupational group – other Assisting Occupations in support of Health Services – increased by 16.8% in Newfoundland and Labrador from 2000 to 2005. The future employment outlook for workers in this occupation in Nova Scotia is expected to be good over the next five years. The outlook nationally is fair. Wage results for 2008 to April 2009 were: entry/low - $9.00; average - $14.24; high - $20.50.
"I have worked for nine years as an OTA at the Health Care Corporation of St. John's. The completion of the OTA certificate has provided me with the theoretical knowledge which has enhanced my confidence in the skills I use everyday to assist the Occupational Therapists I work with."
M. Dalley, OTA, Acute Care Physical Medicine Programs
Health Sciences Site, Health Care Corporation, St. John's, NL, Canada
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Admissions Office
Lisa Spencer
Student Services
College of the North Atlantic
Prince Philip Drive Campus
P.O. Box 1693
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7
Phone: (709) 758-7363 Fax: (709) 758-7304
Email:
lisa.spencer@cna.nl.ca
Lisa Spencer
Student Services
College of the North Atlantic, Prince Philip Drive Campus
P.O. Box 1693
St. John's, NL A1C 5P7 Phone: (709) 758-7363 Fax: (709) 758-7304
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