SASKATOON — Two new programs have been launched in the School of Rehabilitation Science in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine. Learners can now apply to be part of the province’s first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology
“Our school will be the first in Canada to have occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and physical therapy programs housed together with harmonized programs,” said Dr. Brenna Bath (PhD), director of the school. “This will provide a unique training opportunity for our students to train together and better prepare them for working in interdisciplinary teams.”
Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists are health-care professionals who promote and support overall health and well-being. Occupational therapists