WHAT DO MRT’S DO?
MRTs are versatile rehabilitation assistants trained in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and community-based rehabilitation. They work in hospitals, schools, NGOs, and communities to help people with disabilities walk, talk, learn, and live independently—equipping students with practical skills to restore independence and improve lives.
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History & Background
About
The Multi-skilled Rehabilitation Technician (MRT) program was launched at the Baptist School of Public Health, Mutengene, in October 2022 to address the shortage of rehabilitation professionals in Cameroon. A 2017 survey highlighted serious gaps in training and service quality, and with nearly 15% of the population living with disabilities, the MRT program serves as a practical response aligned with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.”
What MRTs Do
Physiotherapy
Help stroke patients walk again, reduce pain, restore mobility.
Occupational Therapy
Guide children with learning difficulties, improve independence.
Speech Therapy
Support recovery of speech and communication.
Community Rehab
Work with families to make homes disability-friendly.
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MRT IN CAMEROON’s CONTEXT
MRTs complement the works of CBR in the communities by adding basic speech, PT and OT
MRTs assess children and propose interventions to improve their functionalities (Sitting positions, eating, walking, sleeping, talking etc)
MRTs work in hospitals to alleviate pain and help persons with temporary or permanent disabilities with different kinds of issues (bones, sprains, stiffness, etc)
MRTs are very practical. While in hospitals, clinics, rehab centres, and NGOs, they work to support doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
Since Cameroon lacks enough rehabilitation professionals, MRTs fill the gap by giving direct care and therapy support.
An MRT can help a stroke patient walk again (PT), guide a child with learning difficulties in school (OT), support speech recovery, and also assist families in communities (CBR)
MRT is a practical course that gives you many skills in one and prepares you to be a strong backbone of rehabilitation services, with skills that make you employable in hospitals, NGOs, schools and rehab centers
a. MRTs complement the works of CBR in the communities by adding basic speech, PT and OT
b. MRTs assess children and propose interventions to improve their functionalities (Sitting positions, eating, walking, sleeping, talking etc)
c. MRTs work in hospitals to alleviate pain and help persons with temporary or permanent disabilities with different kinds of issues (bones, sprains, stiffness, etc)
d. MRTs are very practical. While in hospitals, clinics, rehab centres, and NGOs, they work to support doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
e. Since Cameroon lacks enough rehabilitation professionals, MRTs fill the gap by giving direct care and therapy support.
f. An MRT can help a stroke patient walk again (PT), guide a child with learning difficulties in school (OT), support speech recovery, and also assist families in communities (CBR)
g. MRT is a practical course that gives you many skills in one and prepares you to be a strong backbone of rehabilitation services, with skills that make you employable in hospitals, NGOs, schools and rehab centers
Program Structure (Curriculum)
SEMESTER 1
Basic sciences
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Human development, health, disability, and foundations of rehabilitation.
SEMESTER 2 AND 3
Clinical training
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Assessing rehabilitation needs and applying PT, OT, and Speech therapy techniques.
SEMESTER 4
Community internships
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Practical rehabilitation in primary health facilities across Cameroon.
mrt admission requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the MRT program, candidates must have:
- A pass in at least 2 GCE A/L papers ARTS OR SCIENCES
OR - A pass in 4 GCE O/L papers (with at least one Science subject, Preferably Biology) plus a professional health-related certificate.
OR - A Physiotherapy Assistant Certificate. (Note: Candidates are not exempted from physiotherapy content, as this program integrates Speech Therapy, OT, and PT for inter-professional rehabilitation).
MOMENTS THAT DEFINE OUR JOURNEY
Our gallery captures the spirit of learning and excellence — from practical training sessions and classroom lectures, to thesis defenses and graduation moments. Each picture tells the story of our students’ dedication, skills and growth at BSPH
COMING SOON
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