Award Recognizing Excellence in Occupational Therapy Education for CMSSS d’Youville and CRDP de Blainville
Maria Diamantis-LJI Journalist
The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) of Laurentides announced an Award from the Université de Montréal
The Integrated Centre for Health and Social Services (CISSS) of Laurentides in its most recent communiqué announced that the Occupational Therapy Program at the Université de Montréal has awarded its Partner Prize this year to the occupational therapy teams of the Multi-service Health and Social Services Centre of Youville (CMSSS d’Youville) and the Physical Disability Rehabilitation Centre of Blainville (CRDP de Blainville).
This prestigious award is aimed at recognizing excellence, commitment, and collaboration in the clinical training of occupational therapy students. Program representatives have highlighted the recipient teams’ loyalty, the welcoming capacity for internships at all levels of study, and the openness to trainees with special needs.
Julie Delaney, CEO of CISSS des Laurentides, expressed her gratitude and pride in the achievement: “I want to highlight the distinction awarded to the occupational therapists of these dedicated teams, as well as the work carried out by the team responsible for teaching and research within our organization. Together, we strive hard to ensure that CISSS des Laurentides contributes to the training of seasoned professionals in the hope of seeing them later join our ranks and serve the population of our beautiful region.”
This recognition underscores the significant role that CMSSS d’Youville and CRDP de Blainville play in enhancing the quality of occupational therapy education and reaffirms the commitment of CISSS des Laurentides to healthcare excellence and innovation.