USask expands health care training with three first-in-Saskatchewan programs
Three new health education programs have launched at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The School of Rehabilitation Science, housed within the College of Medicine, is now accepting applications for Saskatchewan’s first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology programs. The College of Medicine has also welcomed its first cohort into the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
USask launches first-in-Saskatchewan rehabilitation science training programs
“Our school will be the first in Canada to have occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and physical therapy programs housed together with harmonized program delivery,” said Dr. Brenna Bath (PhD), director of the School of Rehabilitation Science in USask’s College of Medicine. “This is a unique opportunity to build on our strong foundation of physical therapy education and expand our impact across Saskatchewan.”
The new programs were made possible through an $8.1 million investment from the Government of Saskatchewan. Learners can now apply to be part of the province’s first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology training programs.
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https://medicine.usask.ca/news/2025/usask-launches-first-in-sk-rehab-programs.php
Saskatchewan builds future physician assistant workforce
Saskatchewan is taking another step forward in strengthening its health care workforce with the launch of a new training program for Physician Assistants (PAs). Twenty new students have joined the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine in the first cohort of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. This milestone is a bold step in Saskatchewan’s plan to train and recruit PAs right here at home.
PAs are health professionals who have taken advanced training to practise medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, often within a multidisciplinary health team.
“Welcoming the first students to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is a proud moment for Saskatchewan,” Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “This program reflects our commitment to expanding high-quality, locally delivered education that meets the evolving needs of our communities and creates rewarding career pathways for Saskatchewan students.”
Read the full release here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/09/saskatchewan-builds-future-physician-assistant-workforce