Dragon Naturally Speaking Training

Dragon Naturally Speaking Training

CVE’s Dragon Naturally Speaking Training is customized to an individual’s needs and is administered by our in-house trained Dragon Naturally Speaking expert.

 This training is best suited for individuals wanting to increase productivity in the workplace.

Training consists of 10-20 hours of one-on-one interaction and includes an ergonomic setup at the workplace where the device is being installed, as well as free technical support for the initial first month.

The trainer teaches the individual how to set up Dragon software on the PC, train it to recognize voice commands, and use it for dictating text. 

The course also highlights capabilities such as correcting errors and leveraging common dictation shortcuts, and techniques to improve Dragon’s accuracy to best serve its purpose in a competitive workplace setting.

Cognitive Work Hardening Program

Cognitive Work Hardening Program

CVE’s Cognitive Work Hardening Programs refer to conditioning programs for injured individuals who are out of work, or who are working at less than full capacity.  CVE has two types of Cognitive Work Hardening Programs:

  • Clinically Based Work Hardening Program
  • Community-Based Work Hardening Program

Clinically Based Work Hardening Program

Highly specialized cognitive conditioning program that transitions the individual from standard rehabilitation to return to work by simulating workplace activities and surroundings in a structured, supportive and monitored environment. 

Best suited for individuals who have received physical or psychological services and need further practice or strategies learnt in therapy in a controlled, simulated workplace environment.

An initial assessment is completed by an occupational therapist to determine activity tolerances and workplace barriers.

A customized program is then formulated which includes a systematic program of gradually progressive, work-related activities performed with the goal of psychologically reconditioning the individual in order to facilitate future return to employment in a competitive workplace setting. 

The program can be adapted to individuals requiring specialized equipment or assistive devices.

Clinically Based Work Hardening Program

Highly specialized cognitive conditioning program that transitions the individual from standard rehabilitation to return to work by simulating workplace activities and surroundings in a structured, supportive and monitored environment. 

Best suited for individuals who have received physical or psychological services and need further practice or strategies learnt in therapy in a controlled, simulated workplace environment.

An initial assessment is completed by an occupational therapist to determine activity tolerances and workplace barriers.

A customized program is then formulated which includes a systematic program of gradually progressive, work-related activities performed with the goal of psychologically reconditioning the individual in order to facilitate future return to employment in a competitive workplace setting. 

The program can be adapted to individuals requiring specialized equipment or assistive devices.

Clinically Based Work Hardening Program

Clinically Based Work Hardening Program

Clinically Based Work Hardening Program.

Highly specialized cognitive conditioning program that moves the individual of a standard rehabilitation to return to work by simulating work activities and environment work in a structured, supportive and controlled environment. 

This program is best suited to people who have received physical or psychological services and who need to implement practice or learn additional strategies as part of therapy in a controlled and simulated work environment. 

An initial assessment is carried out by an occupational therapist to determine tolerances to activities and obstacles occurring in the Workplace. 

A personalized program is then formulated, which includes a systematic program of work-related activities carried out in a progressive manner, aiming to psychologically rehabilitate the person to facilitate their future return to employment in a competitive work environment. 

The program can be adapted for people who need specialized equipment or assistive devices.

Job Search Program

Job Search Program

Job Search Program

CVE’s Job Search Program involves the vocational specialist supporting an individual in their job search by educating them on all matters relating to an effective and successful job search. 

This includes how to create a cover letter and resume, teaching/practicing effective interview techniques and arranging mock interviews, and providing training and information on researching employment opportunities in the job market and hidden job market, as well as how to cold-call with practice sessions.

 Once the individual is ready to begin their independent job search, the vocational specialist also offers support over the phone or via email whenever required.

Physical Work Hardening Program

Physical Work Hardening Program

Physical Work Hardening Program

CVE offers an intensive 8-week Physical Work Hardening Program for individuals who have been off work due to injury or illness.

We improve the individual’s physical tolerance and stamina; the purpose being to enhance their potential to reach the competitive standards of the pre-injury occupation or the physical requirements of a new occupation.

A gradual approach will assist the individual in achieving their maximum functional ability.

Ideal candidates for the Physical Work Hardening Program include severely deconditioned individuals secondary to an impairment brought on through injury or disease and those who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time with pain as their primary disability.

The Work Hardening Program is designed to improve the overall fitness and conditioning of the individual and readiness for return to work.

This goal is achieved through a combination of strength and conditioning exercises along with simulation of work-specific tasks.

The program is a progressive exercise platform based on principles of specific adaptations to imposed demands (SAID) highlighted in the Training Effect Model.

 

Job Coaching/Job Shadowing

Job Coaching/Job Shadowing

Job coaching and Job shadowing service

CVE’s Job coaching / Job shadowing service involves the training of an employee by an approved specialist, who uses structured intervention techniques to help the employee learn to perform job tasks to the employer’s specifications and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as an employee at the job site.

Resume Writing

Resume Writing

CVE’s resume writing program supports the key deliverable of opening a door with prospective employers.

CVE’s approach is to produce an effective resume that will create a desire to meet a candidate by emphasizing skills and accomplishments, highlighting the individual above the rest of the potential applicants.

CVE’s vocational specialists will take the time to determine the key items to include in a CV and finalize an effective final copy with the individual’s feedback.

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