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Curriculum

Courses with a prefix POTH, PHTH or OCC1 are reserved for students enrolled in programs within the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. Requests from students in other departments may be considered.

OT Curriculum U1 

 
     U1 Fall                  U1 Winter                                                          

ANAT 315. Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The regional human gross anatomy of the skeleton, joints, muscles and neurovascular structures of the body as it relates to physical and occupational therapists. Laboratories include the study of prepared cadaveric specimens and the completion of a cadaveric-dissection.
  • Fall
  • 2 hours lectures, 2 hour laboratory
  • Restriction: Open to students in Physical and Occupational Therapy and Kinesiology. Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 314.

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PHGY 209. Mammalian Physiology 1.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 211 or PHGY 201 or students who are taking and who have taken NSCI 200.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours lectures weekly
  • Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisites: BIOL 200, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 211 or students who are taking and who have taken NSCI 200.
  • Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor

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OCC1 245. Introduction to Professional Practice 1.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to Occupational Therapy through interactive seminars.

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POTH 204. Introduction to Statistics for OT/PT.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Methods for describing data and testing theories for research and everyday use.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking PSYC 204.

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ANAT 316. Clinical Human Visceral Anatomy .

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The gross anatomy of the various organ systems of the human body, with emphasis on those aspects of greatest relevance to physical and occupational therapists. Laboratories include the study of prepared specimens.
  • Winter
  • Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
  • Prerequisite: ANAT 315 or permission of instructor
  • Restriction: Open to students in Physical and Occupational Therapy and Kinesiology. Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 214.

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PHGY 210. Mammalian Physiology 2.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.
  • Although PHGY 210 may be taken without the prior passing of PHGY 209, students should note that they may have some initial difficulties because of lack of familiarity with some basic concepts introduced in PHGY 209
  • Winter
  • 3 hours lectures weekly
  • Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisite: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOC 212, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
  • Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
  • Although PHGY 210 may be taken without the prior passing of PHGY 209, students should note that they may have some initial difficulties because of lack of familiarity with some basic concepts introduced in PHGY 209

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POTH 225. Introduction to Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Sciences.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The study of fundamentals of biomechanical analysis applied to the extremities and lumbar spine. The application of biomechanical principles to clinical and research situations.
  • Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and ANAT 315
  • Restrictions: Only for BSc Rehab Science students (U1 students) for both programs (PT and OT).

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POTH 250. Introduction to Professional Practice 2.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course addresses the fundamentals of professionalism and professional behavior, the principles of massage, professional touch, and basic profession-specific interviewing skills. Interviewing skills will be practiced with client-visits in the community. Cultural competence and its application to clinical practice, patient /therapist relationship, and web searching will be addressed.
  • 3 hours/week for 13 weeks

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POTH 305 Statistics for Experimental Design   (Course Syllabus) 

OT Curriculum U2

U2 Fall U2 Winter

ANAT 323. Clinical Neuroanatomy.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course will focus on the structural and functional relationships of the central nervous system. The human neuroanatomy will be introduced via pathological cases and will be illustrated by use of new medical imaging techniques.
  • Prerequisites for Physical & Occupational Therapy students: ANAT 315 and ANAT 316
  • Prerequisites for Honours Anatomy & Cell Biology students: ANAT 214 and ANAT 314.
  • Restrictions: Restricted to Honours Anatomy & Cell Biology students and Physical & Occupational Therapy students.
  • Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 321.

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OCC1 450. Enabling Leisure Occupations.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An examination of the concepts of leisure and play as occupations throughout the lifespan. Students will explore a variety of adapted leisure activities including those available within local community organizations and will appreciate the role of occupational therapy in, and importance of, enabling leisure occupations.
  • Prerequisite(s): OCC1 245 & POTH 250
  • Restriction(s): This course is only open to students in the BSc. (Rehab.Sc); Major in Occupational Therapy.

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POTH 455. Neurophysiology.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of the neurophysiological principles of sensori-motor interaction as they relate to posture, motor control and cognition.
  • 3 hours/week

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2 Complementary_Courses

OCC1 443. Constructing Mental Health.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course provides foundational knowledge for occupational therapy practice in psychiatry from a historical and critical perspective. Students will have the opportunity to develop mental health literacy, and apply previously learned concepts for occupation-focused reasoning in the domain of mental illness and mental health.
  • Prerequisite(s): OCC1 245 & POTH 250
  • Restriction(s): This course is only open to U2 students in the BSc. (Rehab.Sc); Major in Occupational Therapy.

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POTH 401. Research Methods.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A lecture and seminar course on the principles of and methods used in clinical and rehabilitation science research.

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POTH 434. Musculoskeletal Biomechanics.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Lecture-based course, discussing biomechanical properties of musculoskeletal tissues, mechanical factors involved in injury, and potential for adaptation and recovery. By reviewing fundamental principles of motion, biomechanics of motion is integrated with properties of biological tissues. Students learn how fundamental principles relate to injury, and to scientifically-based clinical evaluations and treatments.

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OT Curriculum U3 and Qualifying Year (QY)

U3 Fall U3 Winter

    OCC1 500D1 Pre-Clinical Practicum Course Seminars (Course Syllabus) 

    OCC1 545. Therapeutic Strategies in OT 1.

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    Credits: 8
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    Evaluation, intervention and planning using a neuromuscular skeletal framework.
    • Restrictions: U3/M1 students only. Not open to students who have taken the following courses: POTH 239, OCC1 236, OCC1 240, OCC1 339 and OCC1 236.
    • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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    OCC1 550. Enabling Human Occupation.

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    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    Occupational performance (productivity, self-care, leisure) is examined through the Canadian Occupational Performance Model and the Model of Human Occupation, both of which focus on the interaction of the individual with the environment. Human performance is analyzed focusing on prevention of disability and/or restoration of function.
    • U3 and M1 OT students only
    • Restriction: U3 and M1 OT students only
    • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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    POTH 563. Foundations of Professional Practice.

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    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    Study and analysis of foundations for professional practice and systems which impact the role of the occupational and physical therapy professional in health service delivery settings. This course includes sections on 1) healthcare environments and systems; 2) management, safety and quality assurance; and 3) professionalism and ethics.
    • Restrictions: Only open to students in the BSc(RehabSc); Major in Physical Therapy and BSc(RehabSc); Major in Occupational Therapy, students in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. Not open to students who have taken OCC1 546 and PHTH 570.

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    IPEA 500. Roles in Interprofessional Teams.

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    Credits: 0
    Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
    Terms Offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    A half day workshop, including preparatory work, that introduces interprofessional education, interprofessional practice, and the roles of the different healthcare professionals that make up an interprofessional team.

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        OCC1 500D2 Pre-Clinical Course Seminars (Course Syllabus)

        OCC1 547. Occupational Solutions 1.

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        Credits: 6
        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

        Description

        Assessment and treatment of clients with disorders of the nervous system.
        • Restrictions: OT students only. Not open to students who have taken POTH 240, OCC1 340, OCC1 335, OCC1 336.
        • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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        OCC1 548. Holistic Approaches in OT.

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        Credits: 3
        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

        Description

        The theory, principles of treatment, clinical reasoning and therapeutic use of activities in the OT intervention of acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions.
        • Restriction: OT students only. Not open to students who have taken OCC1 436.
        • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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        OCC1 549. Therapeutic Strategies in OT 2.

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        Credits: 4
        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

        Description

        Advanced Therapeutic Strategies for systemic and complex conditions.
        • Prerequisite: OCC1 545
        • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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        OCC1 551. Psychosocial Practice in OT.

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        Credits: 3
        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

        Description

        Principles of basic psychosocial assessments and treatment approaches for psychiatric conditions.
        • Restriction: OT students only.
        • Restriction: U3/QY OT students only

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        IPEA 501. Communication in Interprofessional Teams.

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        Credits: 0
        Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

        Description

        A half day workshop, including preparatory work, introducing effective communication and interactions in interprofessional teams.

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          All students with cGPA > 3.0 can apply for entry in MScA (OT). Master’s Curriculum begins with 2 clinical placements of 6 and 7 weeks each 

          OT Curriculum M1

            M1 Summer M1 fall

              OCC1 501. Clinical Practicum 1.

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              Credits: 7
              Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
              Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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              Description

              First supervised clinical practicum. Introduction to history taking, clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment for physical and psychiatric conditions.
              • Prerequisites: OCC1 545, OCC1 546, OCC1 547, OCC1 548, OCC1 549, OCC1 550, OCC1 551
              • **Due to the COVID-19 situation, add/drop is the tenth lecture day and withdrawal is the thirteenth lecture day.

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              Part 2: Clinical Policies 

              OCC1 502. Clinical Practicum 2.

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              Credits: 7
              Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
              Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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              Description

              Second supervised clinical practicum.
              • Prerequisite: OCC1 501
              • **Due to the COVID-19 situation, add/drop is the eleventh lecture day and withdrawal is the fifteenth lecture day.

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              Part 2: Clinical Policies 

              OCC1 600J1 Clinical Practicum Course Seminars (Course Syllabus) 

                OCC1 600J2 Clinical Practicum Course Seminars (Course Syllabus)

                OCC1 617. Occupational Solutions 2.

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                Credits: 6
                Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                Description

                OT assessment and treatment of clients with disorders of the nervous system.
                • Prerequisite: OCC1 547
                • Restriction: M1 OT students only

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                OCC1 618. Applied OT: Psychosocial Theory.

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                Credits: 5
                Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                Description

                Current theories of psychosocial OT, including advanced psychosocial assessments and individual and/or group interventions relevant to specific psychosocial theories.
                • Prerequisite: OCC1 551
                • Restriction: M1 OT students only

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                OCC1 620. Work/Ergonomics.

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                Credits: 3
                Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                Description

                The principles of vocational rehabilitation including job demands analysis, functional capacity evaluation, and return to work. Examines environmental influences, ergonomic principles and assessment, the fitting of the workplace to the capabilities of the human worker, promotion of work safety, and injury prevention.
                • Restriction: M1/M2 OT students only.
                • Restriction: M1 OT students only

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                POTH 612. Applied Clinical Research Methods.

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                Credits: 4
                Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                Description

                An intermediate-level research methods course to promote scholarly clinical practice, and to assist students in the design and implementation of their entry-level professional master’s project.
                • Prerequisite: POTH 401 or equivalent content as deemed by the instructor

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                  M1 Winter *Courses begin after Reading Week*

                    OCC1 503. Clinical Practicum 3.

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                    Credits: 8
                    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
                    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                    Description

                    Third supervised clinical practicum.
                    • Prerequisites: OCC1 502 and Fall Courses in M1 OT

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                    Part 2: Clinical Policies 

                    OCC1 600J3 Clinical Practicum Course Seminars (Course Syllabus) 

                    1 professional complementary course (see below)

                    OCC1 622. Community-Based OT.

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                    Credits: 3
                    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                    Description

                    Assessment of community needs, development of OT community services, and the different roles of the OT in mental health and in the international community. Reintegration of the client in the socio-cultural community.
                    • Prerequisite: OCC1 618
                    • Restriction: M1 OT students only

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                    OCC1 623. Assistive Technology.

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                    Credits: 3
                    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                    Description

                    Application of high and low-technology assistive devices to enhance performance and individual human needs, including alternative computer access, manual and powered mobility, augmentative communication, telecommunications and environmental control, social and professional issues regarding technology service delivery.
                    • Restriction: OT students only.
                    • Restriction: M1 OT students only

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                    IPEA 502. Partnership in Interprofessional Teams

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                    Credits: 0
                    Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
                    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                    Description

                    A half day activity, including preparatory work, introducing students to a simulated patient/family centred care scenario in which they will be working in interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care.

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                    IPEA 503 Managing Interprofessional Conflict (Course Syllabus) 

                     

                     
                    Professional Complementary Courses

                      OCC1 625. Functional Environments.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      Problems and solutions of the environment that impact negatively on the physically or mentally disabled individual.
                      • Restrictions: OT and Architecture students only.
                      • Restriction: M1 OT and Architecture students only

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                      (Course Syllabus)

                      OCC1 626 Mental Health: Child and Youth (Course Syllabus)

                      POTH 625 Design of Assistive Technologies: Principles (Course Syllabus) 

                      POTH 627. Enabling Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      Exploration and application of fundamental skills for competent practice across the lifespan in the areas of dysphagia and feeding.
                      • This course comprises 3.5 hours lecture and 3 hours lab/seminar per week comprising clinical visits and practical exploration.
                      • Prerequisites: OCC1 547, OCC1 617
                      • Restriction: Open only to students registered in the following programs: MSc(Applied) in Occupational Therapy and MSc(Applied) in Physical Therapy. Open to other students by permission of instructor only.

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                      POTH 634. Childhood Performance Issues.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      Specialized interventions of the occupational therapist in developmental paediatrics.
                      • Restrictions: M2 OT students only. Not open to students who have taken POTH 403.
                      • Restriction: M1 OT students only

                      Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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                      POTH 635. Enabling Upper Extremity Function.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      Exploration and application of fundamental skills for competent practice in the area of upper extremity rehabilitation.
                      • This course comprises 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab/seminar and 2 hours clinical reasoning workshop per week comprising clinical visits and practical exploration.
                      • Prerequisites: OCC1 545, OCC1 549
                      • Restriction: Open only to students registered in the following programs: MSc(Applied) in Occupational Therapy and MSc(Applied) in Physical Therapy. Open to other students by permission of instructor only.

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                      POTH 637 Cancer Rehabilitation (Course Syllabus) 

                      POTH 638. Promoting Wellness of Seniors.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      The complexity of rehabilitation interviews with the geriatric client, the various causes of occupational performance dysfunction, and the structure and organization of geriatric health care delivery are addressed.
                      • Restrictions: OT and PT students only.
                      • Restriction: OT students only or permision of instructor

                      Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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                      POTH 640. Role-Emerging Management.

                      Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                      Credits: 3
                      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                      This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                      Description

                      Career opportunities in private practice and/or new domains for Occupational Therapists, including small business management, legal and liability considerations, managing organizational growth and service marketing.
                      • Restriction: OT/PT students only

                      Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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                      POTH 663 Pain Assessment in Clinical Practice (Course Syllabus) 

                      POTH 684 Adv. Practice in Stroke Rehab.  (Course Syllabus) 

                       

                      OT Curriculum M2

                      M2 Summer M2 Fall

                        Work on and submit Master’s Project

                        POTH 624. Master's Project.

                        Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                        Credits: 7
                        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                        Description

                        Project is related to rehabilitation.
                        • Restriction: OT and PT students only.

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                        OCC1 602. Clinical Practicum 4.

                        Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

                        Credits: 7
                        Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
                        This course is not offered this catalogue year.

                        Description

                        Fourth clinical practicum.
                        • Prerequisite: OCC1 503
                        • Restriction: OT students only

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                         (Part 1: Syllabus) (8 weeks, 320 hours)

                        Part 2: Clinical Policies 

                         Graduation with MScA(OT) degree with 63 credits (60 cr.-required; 3 cr.-complementary)

                        OT Curriculum Indigenous Topics

                          2024-2025 McGill OT Curriculum Indigenous Topics 

                           

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