Occupational
Therapy
Driver
Education & Rehabilitation Course
Aims of
the course
Participants who successfully complete the two-week course will:
- be qualified to conduct assessments
of functionally impaired drivers
- be equipped with the skills to establish
driver education and rehabilitation programs
- maximise the potential for independent
vehicle mobility for the person with a disability
- will have an understanding of their
role and responsibilities in this complex area of practice.
Admission requirements
Course participants must be occupational therapists with:
a minimum of two years experience in a relevant field of occupational therapy practice
or
can provide information related to their professional ability to competently deal with the demands involved in running a driver education and rehabilitation program .
Course structure
The course consists of lectures and practicums during which participants learn and practice procedures for both on road and off road assessments.
Simulated patients will be used for practice of off road as well as on road assessments during the two week course. On road assessments are conducted with a driving instructor in a dual controlled vehicle.
Course outcome
Successful participants are registered with VicRoads and able to assess the driving of a person with a functional impairment. Only occupational therapists holding a registration number have their reports and recommendations recognised by VicRoads.
Course dates:
15th November - 26th November, 2010
Please note: This course has a maximum capacity of 10 participants. Please register your interest early to ensure a place.
Venue
School of Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences 3
La Trobe University
Bundoora Vic 3086
Fees
$3000.
The all-inclusive course fee covers
tuition, on and off road training sessions, course manual, and morning
and afternoon tea.
More info
For further information and an application form please contact:
Kerri Finlayson
Division of Allied Health
Email: k.finlayson@latrobe.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 3 9479 5803
For discussion related to course content please contact
Robin Lovell
Course Coordinator
Email: r.lovell@latrobe.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 3 9479 5669
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