Adaptive Mobility DRS Education

Unlike other speciality areas of practice for OTs, after you complete your training, you practice in the field of driver rehab and gain experience BEFORE becoming certified. So, no, you don’t need to be certified to start in driver rehabilitation, but you DO need advanced training, including hands-on training, and the right equipment to get started.

Taking the Part 1 & Part 2 trainings help you achieve this faster, should you choose to become certified. But remember, ADED (Association for Driver Rehab Specialists) is the organization that offers the Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRSTM) examination. Adaptive Mobility Services is not part of ADED, we are an approved provider of education for them. When you take Part 1 and Part 2 from us, you’re eligible to apply for the DRP (Driving Rehab Professional) micro-credential from ADED. By doing this, you’ll have fewer hours required to achieve certification. Once you obtain your DRP, you only need 832 hours of experience before you are eligible to sit for your Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist exam. (Without the DRP, you need approximately 1664 hours of experience before taking the exam.)

It depends… If you’re working with an established driver rehab group, they’ll ensure you have the appropriate equipment, liability insurance, and car insurance to get in the car after this training. If you plan to start a private practice, you’ll need to check your state regulations, get additional insurance, and purchase a driver rehab vehicle that has the instructor equipment before you take clients on the road. If you need additional guidance or support to get your business off the ground, we can set up mentorship services.

Please email me at [email protected] so we can discuss your individual situation.

We are an AOTA-approved provider and an ADED-approved provider. The Part 2 course includes 15 contact hours of online education and 20 hours of live, in-person education, for a total of 35 hours. Part 1 is a prerequisite for this Part 2 training and includes 25 hours of online training, focused on driving risk assessments and treatments in the clinic setting. After completing both parts, you’ll have 60 hours of continuing education and be eligible to get your DRP (Driving Rehabilitation Professional) micro-credential from ADED.

We’ll work together from 8:30 to 5 on the first two days and 8:30 to 12:30 on the third day. Most of this time is spent working with the cars and driving. You’ll have completed all the online training before arriving and my goal is to maximize your skill acquisition with as much hands-on time as possible. We cap enrollment to ensure everyone has plenty of time to work with equipment, drive, and practice instructing other drivers. There are generally only 3-6 students in each session. I firmly believe that getting your hands on the wheel is the best way for you to learn and grow as an OT driver rehab specialist, that’s what makes this training so unique compared to others

We’ll start and end the day at my home. I’ll have snacks and water to share. (Let me know if you have food allergies/intolerances/preferences!) Lunch will be at a restaurant during the first two days. It’s a very small group, so we’ll take a vote and find a place we can all enjoy. Dinners are on your own. Attendees often go out to dinner together, but you’re more than welcome to do what’s best for you.

Your travel, lodging, and food are the only extra expenses. We can also set up a payment plan for the Part 2 training, and there are some scholarships available. Email me at [email protected] to inquire about either.

After this training, you’re ready to enter the field of driving rehabilitation. Some OTPs continue to work in clinics and hospitals with a greater understanding of the on-the-road process. Others join established driver rehabilitation programs and complete in-clinic and on-the-road assessments and treatments. But many OTPs start building their own driver rehabilitation businesses after this training. If you choose to start your own business, you’ll check your state requirements, get liability and vehicle insurance, and equip your vehicle with the appropriate equipment. We’ll discuss this a bit during the Part 2 training. Then, if you want further support for your business building, I have a mentorship program specifically designed to help you.