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WHAT IS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION?
The practice of vocational rehabilitation requires unique multidisciplinary skills, experience, education and training to assist persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive and emotional impairments and health conditions to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to employment in the community and/or to quality of life.
VR professionals are a valuable member of a client’s rehabilitation team and work in collaboration with other health professionals such as occupational therapists, clinical counsellors, family physicians, physiotherapists, etc.
WHAT IS VRA CANADA?
- VR professionals are Canada’s best-regulated, most-qualified experts in vocational rehabilitation
- VRA Canada has spent the past 50 years successfully establishing all the components necessary in order for VR to be recognized as a profession within Canada
- VRA Canada provides professional designations to qualifying members – these designations indicate expertise and credibility
- VRA Canada members are the best of the best in their field
WHY SHOULD I BECOME A MEMBER OF VRA CANADA?
VRA Canada is driven by the Voices of its membership. That is how we have built a state-of-the-art suite of VRA Benefits that meets the specific needs of members. This suite is continually being refined to stay current with what members want and need today.
VRA Canada…
Is dedicated to listening to, supporting, educating, and advocating for its members
Provides a professional designations program
Maintains a professional Code of Ethics
Promotes VR professionals with such stakeholders as employers, unions, insurers, students, educators, government bodies, and workers themselves
Works closely with the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals to streamline CEU approvals
YOUR ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY
The OLA provides cutting edge, evidence-based, peer-reviewed learning modules, developed by subject matter experts in the field of vocational rehabilitation. The platform allows for accessible, flexible, convenient, online learning opportunities for those who are seeking additional knowledge and skill development in the field of VR. These online courses are garnering international interest and are available to anyone to purchase and download.
Latest News & Articles
The Overlooked Value of Vocational Rehabilitation in Human Resources
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) plays a critical role in supporting human resources (HR) professionals, especially in the area of disability management and return-to-work programs. While VR is traditionally associated with aiding individuals directly affected by injury...
Discovering Your Passion: Pathways of Vocational Rehabilitation
Know the different pathways in the field of VR
Dr. Garry Corbett
I fell in love with the field of vocational rehabilitation and assisting people going back to work
Featuring the stories of VRA Canada members across the country. Want to share your story and be featured on our website? Contact memberspotlight@vracanada.com and tell us how being a member of VRA Canada has impacted your career.