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PT Curriculum U1

U1 Fall

U1 Winter 

ANAT 315. Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
  • 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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PHTH 245. Introduction to Professional Practice 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Physical therapy and its domains through promoting health and well-being of individuals across the life span.

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POTH 204. Introduction to Statistics for OT/PT.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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 or equivalent.

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ANAT 316. Clinical Human Visceral Anatomy .

Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.
  • 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.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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

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PT Curriculum U2

U2 Fall

U2 Winter

ANAT 323. Clinical Neuroanatomy.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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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POTH 455. Neurophysiology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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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PHTH 440. Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Safe and effective prescription of exercise as a preventive and therapeutic tool in patients suffering from clinical conditions.
  • Restriction: Open only to PT students - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy.

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PHTH 482 Intro to Health, Fitness and Lifestyle

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1 Complementary Course

PHTH 301D1  Sports Medicine Practicum

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POTH 401. Research Methods.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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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PHTH 450. Introduction to PT Clinical Practice.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

In this course, students will be introduced to clinical skills applicable to various physiotherapy domains of practice. Through clinical skills laboratories, self-directed learning, and interactive learning sessions, students will be developing observation skills, as well as analyzing normal and common deviant movements. They will also be introduced to the development of hypotheses to explain movement impairment. Throughout the course, emphasis will be put on palpation and patient handling skills.
  • Prerequisite(s): PHTH 245 and POTH 250
  • Restriction(s): Open only to PT students - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

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PHTH 460 Intro to Functional Movement

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1 Complementary Course

PHTH 301D2  Sports Medicine Practicum 

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PT Curriculum U3 and Qualifying Year (QY)

U3/QY Fall

U3/QY Winter

 PHTH 505D1 Clinical Practicum Seminars 

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PHTH 550. Physical Therapy Orthopedic Management.

Credits: 7
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Evaluation and treatment in a neuromuscular framework.
  • Prerequisites: ANAT 315 or EDKP 206 or equivalent, EDKP 395 or equivalent as judged by the admission process

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PHTH 551. Physical Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation.

Credits: 4
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Principles of neurorehabilitation motor learning and neuroplasticity including assessment and treatment.
  • Prerequisites: ANAT 321, POTH 455. Restriction: Not open to students who have taken OCC1 335 and PHTH 338.

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PHTH 554 Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation

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POTH 563. Foundations of Professional Practice.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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.

Credits: 0
Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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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PHTH 560. Integrated Orthopedic Management.

Credits: 6
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

Assessment and treatment of patients with multiple comorbidities or multiple injuries that require a multidisciplinary approach, integrated intervention strategies, life-style changes, integration into the work force and/or reintegration into the community.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 550.

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PHTH 561. Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation.

Credits: 5
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

PT assessment and treatment of clients with complex problems and/or multiple handicaps.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 551

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PHTH 564 Integrated Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation

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IPEA 501. Communication in Interprofessional Teams.

Credits: 0
Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

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

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PT Curriculum M1

M1 Summer

PHTH 571. PT Clinical Practicum 1.

Credits: 6
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Summer 2026
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Description

A first clinical practicum course.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 550, PHTH 551, PHTH 552 (or PHTH 554 and PHTH 564), PHTH 560, PHTH 561.

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PHTH 572. PT Clinical Practicum 2.

Credits: 6
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description

A second clinical practicum including advanced skills in assessment and treatment management in a core area of practice.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 571
  • **Due to the length of the clinical course, add/drop is the sixth lecture day and withdrawal is the eleventh lecture day.

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M1 Fall

M1 Winter *Courses begin after Reading Week*

PHTH 606. Introduction to Pediatric Physical Therapy.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

This course introduces the principles of pediatric habilitation and rehabilitation pertinent to the practice of physical therapy.
  • Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the QY/U3 PT year.
  • Restriction(s): Restricted to MSc.(A) PT M1 students.

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PHTH 623. Differential Diagnosis and Management.

Credits: 4
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Building on previously learned orthopaedic knowledge, screening for medical conditions and establishing functional differential diagnosis.
  • Prerequisites: PHTH 550, PHTH 560.

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PHTH 652. Integrated Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

This case-based course aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of exercise rehabilitation as a preventative and therapeutic tool in patients with selective chronic diseases and disabilities across the lifespan. This course aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive lectures, clinical reasoning workshops and assignments.
  • Prerequisite(s): PHTH 440 and PHTH 552 (or PHTH 554 and PHTH 564).
  • Restriction(s): Restricted to MSc(A) PT M1 Students.

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POTH 612. Applied Clinical Research Methods.

Credits: 4
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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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POTH 639. Motor Control.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Overview of how movement is controlled by the nervous system and how motor skills are learned.
  • Restriction: Open only to students registered in the following programs: MSc. (Applied) in Occupational Therapy, MSc. (Applied) in Physical Therapy and MSc. in Rehabilitation Science. Open to other students by permission of instructor only.

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PHTH 645. Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

This course explores the physiotherapy approach to pelvic floor disorders, with an in-depth focus on urinary incontinence. Students will understand the role of the pelvic floor in relation to urinary, sexual and ano-rectal function, and acquire the ability to evaluate and treat patients suffering urinary incontinence.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 623
  • Restriction: Open to students in the MSc (A) in Physical Therapy. Open to other students by permission of instructor only.

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PHTH 661. Sport Physiotherapy.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Injury prevention for recreational and elite athletes and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
  • Prerequisite: PHTH 623

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POTH 685. Perception and Action.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

New research concepts related to perception and action, with a special emphasis on the understanding of motor behaviour in patient populations and the exploration of potential applications in rehabilitation.
  • Fall
  • Prerequisite: POTH 455 or equivalent

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    PHTH 573. PT Clinical Practicum 3.

    Credits: 7
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
    Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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    Description

    Advanced assessment and treatment management in an area of practice.
    • Prerequisite: PHTH 571, PHTH 572

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    PHTH 622. Integrated Pain Management.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Winter 2027
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    Description

    This M1 entry-level physiotherapy course focuses on understanding and managing complex and chronic pain conditions. Through lectures, personal reflection, interactive class activities, case study analyses, quizzes, assignments and practical lab activities, students will develop a conceptual framework for approaching the clinical assessment and management of pain and pain-related disability. By the end of the course, students will be ready to apply this framework within clinical settings.
    • Prerequisites: Clinical Affiliation 1 & 2 or permission of instructor. PHTH 552 (or PHTH 554 and PHTH 564), PHTH 561.

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    POTH 602. Advanced Educational and Management Strategies.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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    Description

    Process of learning, methods of communication and teaching strategies for classrooms and clinical settings. Principles in human resources, practice and business management.

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    POTH 682. Promoting Healthy Activity.

    Credits: 0-2
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Winter 2027
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    Description

    Individual and situational determinants of health behaviours will be examined across the lifespan and in clinical populations. Application of behaviour change theories for the design, implementation and evaluation of health behaviour interventions will be discussed. Strategies to facilitate behaviour change and adherence across the lifespan will be emphasized.
    • Fall or Winter

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    IPEA 502. Partnership in Interprofessional Teams

    Credits: 0
    Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
    Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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    Description

    Introduction to the principles of interprofessional collaboration through case-based learning experience. Observation and analysis of simulated interprofessional interactions involving a person receiving care and their care partners. Team dynamics, communication strategies, and collaborative decision-making processes to identify best practices and challenges in interprofessional teamwork, emphasizing reflection on professional roles, mutual respect, and person-centered care in complex clinical contexts.
    • Prerequisites: IPEA 500 and IPEA 501 or permission of the instructor.
    • Corequisites: IPEA 503 or permission of the instructor

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    IPEA 503 Managing Interprofessional Conflict

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    PHTH 633 X-Ray Prescription for Physical Therapy in Quebec

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    POTH 636. Physical Therapy in Pediatrics.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Winter 2027
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    Description

    Application of the frameworks of neurological, orthopedic and cardio-respiratory rehabilitation to the assessment and treatment of various pediatric conditions.
    • Prerequisites: PHTH 560, PHTH 561, PHTH 552 (or PHTH 554 and PHTH 564).
    • 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.

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

    Description

    Cancer pathology, risk stratification, the treatment process and rehabilitation needs throughout the disease trajectory.
    • Prerequisite: PHTH 570 or permission of instructor

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    PHTH 662. Advanced Manual Therapy.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Winter 2027
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    Description

    Use of manual therapy in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
    • Prerequisites: PHTH 551, PHTH 552 (or PHTH 554 and PHTH 564) , PHTH 623

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    POTH 684. Advanced Practice in Stroke Rehabilitation.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Winter 2027
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    Description

    Current knowledge of best practices in the area of stroke rehabilitation.
    • Restriction: Course open to Professional Masters students and Graduate Rehabilitation Science students in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.

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      PT Curriculum M2

      M2 Summer

      Work on and submit Master‘s Project

      M2 Fall

      POTH 624. Master's Project.

      Credits: 7
      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
      Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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      Description

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

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      PHTH 620. PT Clinical Practicum 4.

      Credits: 7
      Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Graduate Studies)
      Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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      Description

      Final clinical practicum in an area of practice.
      • Prerequisite: PHTH 571, PHTH 572, PHTH 573

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      Completion of M.Sc. (Applied) degree 61 credits

      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.

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