To provide advanced competency training to bridge the entry level competencies of Licensed Practical Nurse to the fulfill the role of LPN Rehabilitation Assistant in long term care facilities in New Brunswick. This role involves understanding and collaborating with the following specialties to optimize functioning for the resident of the nursing home:
- Speech Language Pathology (swallowing and communication referral requests)
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Audiology
- Dietician (including nutrition and adaptive aids)