POTH 676 Adaptive Equipment and Driving (3 credits)

Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

Administered by: Graduate Studies

Overview

Phys & Occ Therapy : Prescription of complex adaptive equipment for driving and the procedures of full van modifications. Safety considerations, vehicle choice and the importance of driver retraining (specifically with adaptive equipment) are addressed.

Terms: Fall 2024

Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Merilees, Alyssa; Brien Racicot, Marilou (Fall)

  • Prerequisite: POTH 675 or permission of instructor.

  • Restriction: The course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 675, or permission of instructor. It is available in both French and English and includes a 4-day intensive workshop.

  • Note that a fee of $609.00 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.

  • Note that a fee of $184.07 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.

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