Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate

Vocational rehabilitation and disability management professionals are in high demand to support individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. Our part-time program will give you the specialized skills and knowledge to thrive in this growing field—and support you in earning your Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional credential. This program is ideal if you’re entering or already working in rehabilitation, disability management, insurance, career/employment services or human resources. 

Note: This new program launched in January 2024. Students in the Rehabilitation and Disability Management Diploma program can access the current cohort program page here.

Overview

Courses: 8
Format: Part-time
Location: Online

Next online info session:
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00 P.M. PST

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Why this program?

  • Develop specialized skills in facilitating accommodations to support physical and mental health
  • Be prepared to implement return-to-work or vocational rehabilitation plans that support and advocate for individuals’ needs
  • Learn to make appropriate and ethical decisions, as well as communicate and navigate complex stakeholder interests
  • Meet training requirements for the Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) credential and Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM) credential
  • Earn continuing education units for the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals, Vocational Rehabilitation Association Canada or BC Association of Kinesiologists
  • Learn from experienced practitioners and develop a professional network of industry peers
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

Format

Part-time

Location

Online

Program completion

1–3 years (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all required courses (minimum average grade of 75% in each course).

Course duration

6 weeks

Course work

6–10 hours/week

Schedule

Self-paced within set assignment deadlines

Learning materials

Course materials included

Cost

$749/course
$75 program application fee
$6,067 total program costs

Application info

No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.

StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity. 

Application requirements

  • Undergraduate degree recommended
  • Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
  • English Language Requirements

Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.

Course Name
Start Date
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
Action
Start DateTue, Nov 5, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$749.00
Seats Available6
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Nov 5, 2024
LocationOnline
Cost$749.00
Seats Available18
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorDarby Barnes
Cost$749.00
Seats Available16
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorAvita Sharma
Cost$749.00
Seats Available2
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorTracey Harvey
Cost$749.00
Seats Available21
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Mar 4, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorDerek Bains
Cost$749.00
Seats Available7
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Mar 4, 2025
LocationOnline
Cost$749.00
Seats Available14
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$749.00
Seats Available25
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$749.00
Seats Available23
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$749.00
Seats Available18
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 17, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$749.00
Seats Available24
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 17, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$749.00
Seats Available21
ActionRegister

Enroll in the certificate program to:

  • Track your progress in your student account
  • Access potential tax credits
  • Be eligible to graduate when you finish

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