Driving Rehabilitation (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Program credit weight: 15
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Driving Rehabilitation is a course-based program of 15 credits. The program focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to offer the full spectrum (screening, evaluation, vehicle adaptation and training) of driving rehabilitation services to diverse client populations. The theoretical content is offered online with synchronous and asynchronous course activities, on a part-time basis, in combination with on-site training to integrate theory into practice. The program can be completed in 18 months to 2 years.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (15 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POTH 673 | Screening for at Risk Drivers. | 3 |
Screening for at Risk Drivers. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Principles for screening at-risk disabled drivers. | ||
| POTH 674 | Assessing Driving Ability 1. | 3 |
Assessing Driving Ability 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Principles of assessment of driving performance in several at-risk populations. | ||
| POTH 675 | Driving Assessment Practicum. | 3 |
Driving Assessment Practicum. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Directed practical experience in a clinical setting that focuses on driving evaluations. | ||
| POTH 676 | Adaptive Equipment and Driving. | 3 |
Adaptive Equipment and Driving. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| POTH 677 | Retraining Driving Skills. | 3 |
Retraining Driving Skills. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Principles of retraining driving skills in various clienteles through the use of different modalities. Several retraining methods will be analyzed, including driving simulators, visual training, on-road training, and compensatory techniques. | ||
Note: POTH 673 Screening for at Risk Drivers. and POTH 674 Assessing Driving Ability 1. are offered online, whereas POTH 675 Driving Assessment Practicum., POTH 676 Adaptive Equipment and Driving., and POTH 677 Retraining Driving Skills. have both online components and intensive workshops.