Program Overview

2nd cycle microprogram in specific rehabilitation skills

The 2nd cycle microprogram in specific skills in rehabilitation is a 2nd cycle microprogram offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke.

Presentation

• Cycle: 2nd cycle
• Credits: 12 credits
• Admission term: Fall
• Study regime: Regular
• Registration regime: Part-time
• Location: Distance learning - Longueuil Campus

Objectives

The program aims to:

• Acquire knowledge on various components of rehabilitation
• Deepen skills as a professional in rehabilitation practice

Structure of the Program

Obligatory Pedagogical Activities - 5 credits

• REA100: Contemporary trends in rehabilitation - 3 credits
• REA105: Use of the intercultural approach in rehabilitation - 1 credit
• REA332: Integration activity III - 1 credit

Optional Pedagogical Activities - 7 credits

Choose from the following activities:

• REA103: Critical reading of scientific articles - 3 credits
• REA211: Written communication - legal component - 1 credit
• REA213: Written communication - argumentation component - 1 credit
• REA318: Pain and rehabilitation - 2 credits
• REA320: Elderly people and rehabilitation - 2 credits
• REA322: Rehabilitation and community - 2 credits
• REA324: Special theme - 3 credits
• REA326: Project I - 3 credits
• REA328: Project II - 3 credits
• REA334: Mental health and rehabilitation - 2 credits
• REA340: Cancer and rehabilitation - 2 credits

Admission and Requirements

Location(s) of Training and Quarter(s) of Admission

• Admissions for this program are currently suspended.
• Distance learning - Longueuil Campus: admission in the fall trimester

General Condition

General admission condition to the University's 2nd cycle programs

Specific Conditions

• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in health sciences (ergotherapy, medicine, speech therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, etc.) or in other disciplines related to rehabilitation (physical education, psychology, social work, etc.) or demonstrate equivalent studies and experience judged by the admission committee.
• Meet one of the following conditions:
  • Have worked in the field of rehabilitation for at least one year full-time.
  • Have experience in the field of rehabilitation deemed sufficient (e.g., internship, volunteering).
  • Begin the program while holding a job in the field of rehabilitation.

Why Choose This Program

What Distinguishes This Program

Offered part-time entirely online, this program aims to broaden the student's knowledge of the different components of rehabilitation and expand their skills in various fields of practice.

Target Audience

Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in:

• Health sciences: occupational therapy, medicine, speech therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, etc.
• Other disciplines related to rehabilitation: physical education, psychology, social work, etc.

Other Programs of Interest

• 2nd cycle microprogram in professional action in rehabilitation
• 2nd cycle microprogram in continuous improvement of rehabilitation services
• 2nd cycle microprogram in rehabilitation evaluation
• Master’s degree in specialized studies in rehabilitation practices
• Postgraduate microprogram in leadership for improving rehabilitation practices