Program Overview

2nd cycle microprogram in rehabilitation evaluation

The Microprogram de 2e cycle en evaluation en rehabilitation is 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 enable students to:

• Describe the evaluative approach in rehabilitation, situate it within an intervention model, and apply it to their professional practice.
• Critically analyze available rehabilitation tools based on scientific criteria, situate them within conceptual models, and assess their practical contribution to rehabilitation.
• Describe the process of developing a measurement tool in rehabilitation and identify a tool to be developed, initiating the development process.
• Distinguish between major types of program evaluation in rehabilitation, their specific objectives, and develop an evaluation plan based on their work situation.

Structure of the Program

The program consists of the following obligatory pedagogical activities, totaling 12 credits:

• REA100: Contemporary trends in rehabilitation - 3 credits
• REA105: Use of the intercultural approach in rehabilitation - 1 credit
• REA110: Evaluative approach in rehabilitation - 2 credits
• REA111: Measurement tools in rehabilitation - 2 credits
• REA113: Program evaluation - 3 credits
• REA116: Integration activity I - 1 credit

Admission and Requirements

• Training location(s) and term(s) of admission: Admissions are currently suspended.
• General condition(s): General admission conditions for 2nd cycle programs at the Université de Sherbrooke apply.
• Special condition(s): Applicants must 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 as judged by the admission committee.
• Language Requirements: A very good mastery of the French language is required for success in the program. A good mastery of the English language is also necessary to consult and understand scientific and professional publications available only in English.

Documents Required for Admission

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation (1-2 pages) outlining personal and professional motivations for undertaking this training.

Why Choose This Program

• The program is offered part-time, entirely online, allowing students to gain efficiency in their practice by learning to critically analyze rehabilitation tools, develop other tools, and deepen their understanding of notions serving to elaborate an evaluation plan.
• The short 2nd cycle programs in rehabilitation practices allow for the development of advanced skills and can be integrated into a longer university program, such as a diploma or master's degree.

Target Audience

• Individuals holding a bachelor's degree or equivalent in health sciences or other disciplines related to rehabilitation.

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 specific rehabilitation skills
• Specialized graduate diploma in rehabilitation practices
• Postgraduate microprogram in leadership for improving rehabilitation practices