Rehabilitation Support Professional Certificate for Motor Vehicle Accident and Work Injuries (RSP)©: Course Summary

This introductory course is designed to provide learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to support clients who have experienced motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and work-related injuries. The course offers a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges these clients face and equips learners with initial strategies for providing effective and compassionate rehabilitation support. Participants will gain an understanding of their role and responsibilities, legal and ethical considerations, and best practices for client communication and intervention.

    • Gain comprehensive knowledge of your role as a rehabilitation support professional, focusing on major accident conditions and rehabilitation techniques that support client therapy plans.

    • Learn skills such as communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

    • Learn critical safety protocols, proper handling techniques, and infection control practices, along with self-care strategies for your well-being.

    • Understand client rights, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical decision-making in challenging scenarios.

    • Acquire the information required to prepare for the first-of-its-kind rehabilitation support professional certification, ensuring consistent quality of care, professional credibility, and excellence for clients.

    • Module 1: Rehabilitation Support Professional (RSP) Role, Responsibilities, and Competencies

    • Module 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Rehabilitation Support Professionals

    • Module 3: Communication Skills for Rehabilitation Support Professionals

    • Module 4: Cultural Humility and Cultural Responsiveness

    • Module 5: Overview of the Common Major Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accidents and Workplace Injuries

    • Module 6: Rehabilitation Support Approaches

    • Module 7: Support for Delegated Physical Rehabilitation Services

    • Module 8: Support for Delegated Emotional and Psychological Rehabilitation Services

    • Module 9: Support for Delegated Cognitive Rehabilitation Services

    • Module 10: Support for Social Interactions, Educational Pursuits, and Spiritual Well-Being

    • Module 11: Understanding Treatment Plans, Goals, and Delegated Tasks

    • Module 12: Documentation of Rehabilitation Support Services

    • Module 13: Safety and Infection Control

    • Module 14: Self-Care, Wellness, and Professional Development

    • Final Assessment

  • 10 hours

  • While this course provides a solid introduction to working with MVA and work injury clients, further education and supervised experience are strongly recommended to deepen and refine skills, ensuring safe and effective rehabilitation support.

    Upon completing the modules, learners will take a final assessment to evaluate their understanding of the course material. A pass mark of 80% is required to successfully complete the course and receive certification.

* Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their foundational understanding and readiness to pursue further education and training in supporting clients with motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries.