Abstract: Objective To investigate the status and needs of professional training in the rehabilitation institutes associated to Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation. Methods All the rehabilitation institutes associated to Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation were surveyed with their theme, frequency and targeted participants of training in 2010. The intention of training of rehabilitation personnel were investigated and ranged as importance and urgency. Results There were some trainings in all the rehabilitation institutes, which varied with the property and level of the institutions. The theme of training did not meet the intention of the personnel. Conclusion A preliminary training system for the rehabilitation personnel has been established in Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation system. It is needed to improve the needs assessment,curriculum, and teaching.

Key words: rehabilitation personnel, training, needs, Disabled Persons' Federation, Shanghai