Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.
Occupational Therapy
Dean: Dr. Reg Urbanowski
Head: Dr. Ed Giesbrecht
Campus Address/General Office: R106-771 McDermot Avenue
Telephone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927
Email Address: CORS.MOTprogram@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/occupational-therapy
Academic Staff: Please refer to the Occupational Therapy website for Academic staff information.
Occupational Therapy Program Information
The Master of Occupational Therapy is a professional practice degree that can be obtained through participation in either a Regular program or an Accelerated program option. The Regular program is for individuals who do not have a previous degree in occupational therapy. The Accelerated program is for occupational therapists who have a B.M.R.(O.T.) degree or equivalent.
The Occupational Therapy program maintains accreditation through the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Admission Information
Admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.
Admission requirements for Master’s students are found in the Master’s Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.
M.O.T. Admission Requirements
REGULAR PROGRAM
Completion of a previous undergraduate degree with a minimum B average in the last 60 credit hours of study, and completion of all program prerequisite courses or approved alternates with no grade in prerequisites below a B. Prerequisite courses include all of the courses listed below or equivalents1 approved by the Admissions Committee:
- Anatomy of the Human Body
- Physiology of the Human Body
- Minimum 3 credit hours in Psychology
- Minimum 3 credit hours in Social Sciences or Indigenous content (2023-2025)
- Minimum 3 credit hours in Indigenous content (2026)
| 1 | Equivalent academic courses completed at the University of Manitoba or recognized universities elsewhere will be considered. |
Completion of the CASPer Test administered by Acuity Insights.
A combination of GPA (last 60 credit hours) and CASPer score will be used to determine who will be invited for an interview.
This program includes a Canadian Indigenous Peoples priority category. Please see the M.O.T. program webpage for additional information specific to this category and other requirements.
ACCELERATED PROGRAM
Completion of a B.M.R.(O.T.) degree or equivalent, with a minimum B average in the last 60 credit hours of study, completion of an additional 42 credit hours of non-O.T. degree credits, and evidence of having passed the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) certification examination and/or eligibility for registration in Manitoba by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM). Applicants to the Accelerated program are advised to contact the Head of the Occupational Therapy Department prior to applying as admission to the program is dependent on the resources available in any given year.
Please consult the M.O.T. program of study page for further information.
Application Information
Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the M.O.T. program of study page.
Degree Requirements
Students in the M.O.T. Regular program must complete 107 credit hours of coursework. All academic and fieldwork courses must be successfully completed in order to graduate.
Students in the M.O.T. Accelerated program will be required to take 12 credit hours of academic coursework from the M.O.T. program or equivalent. Six of these credit hours are to be OT 7752 Critical Inquiry Research Project or equivalent.
Fieldwork education is an integral part of the M.O.T. Regular program. Field placement experiences are integrated throughout the program and include 1 four-week, 2 eight-week and 1 six-week experience. Field placements mostly occur in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. All students should be prepared to travel out of Winnipeg for a minimum of one placement during the course of the program.
Occupational Therapy students are required to provide a health history and immunization record. A student will not be permitted to attend fieldwork placements until all health, immunization, CPR, mask fit and records check requirements are met.
Health Requirements
Standard Health Record Form Packages are sent to new occupational therapy students upon acceptance into the program. New students in Occupational Therapy are required to return forms to their department by dates published yearly in the Health Record Form Packages. Second year students are required annually to review and update immunizations as necessary. Additional information about the certification and records checks requirements outlined below is sent to new applicants upon acceptance into the program.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
All students in the M.O.T. program are required to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Certification must be through a Heart and Stroke Foundation certified course at the level of Basic Life Support - BLS Provider or higher (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS). New students in the program must provide proof of certification within the first 2 weeks of classes of the academic year in which they commence classes. This certification must have an issue date on or after August 1 of the year the student commences classes in the program. Second year students must provide proof of re-certification with an issue date on or after August 16 of their second year in the program. Certification must remain current for all fieldwork experiences.
Mask Fit Certification
Clinical/fieldwork education sites require students to maintain mask fit certification. Information on acquiring this certification is provided to new students upon admission. All students are required to maintain mask fit certification throughout the program.
Criminal Record Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
Clinical/fieldwork education sites require that students produce a completed Criminal Record Check (including a vulnerable sector screen), Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. New students in the M.O.T. program must provide results for a Criminal Record Check (including a vulnerable sector screen) within the first 2 weeks of classes of the academic year in which they commence classes. First year students should ensure that the Criminal Records Check has an issue date of July 1 or later in the year in which they commence the program. Within the first two weeks of the program, incoming students will apply for an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check through the M.O.T. program. Further information is provided to incoming students upon their acceptance to the program. Second year students must provide updated results of their Criminal Records Check by October 16 of their second year in the program. The Criminal Records Check (with vulnerable sector screen) must have an issue date on or after August 16 of their second year in the program. Within the first month of classes in second year, returning students will apply for an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check through the M.O.T. program. Some fieldwork education sites require that checks are no more than 6 months old; students may need to reorder these checks more than once a year.
Professional Designation and Registration
Graduates from the M.O.T. program have the degree designation M.O.T. It is important to note that occupational therapy is a regulated health profession, by law. To be eligible to practice in Manitoba, graduates must register with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) and must register to write the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) National Certification Examination. Regulations are similar in most other Canadian provinces, in that occupational therapists must be registered with the regulatory body in that jurisdiction and must pass the CAOT National Certification Exam. Writing of the national exam is scheduled three times a year. The University's Occupational Therapy Department provides a list of potential M.O.T. graduates to CAOT to verify their eligibility to write the National Certification Exam. Newly-educated occupational therapists are eligible for registration with COTM (or other provincial regulatory body) as Provisional Occupational Therapists and for employment prior to convocation and/or writing the national exam, provided they have successfully completed all academic and fieldwork requirements for the M.O.T. program, and have provided the appropriate personnel at the regulatory body with a letter of verification from the Head of the Department of Occupational Therapy (students must request these letters). Registration of Provisional Occupational Therapists requires an offer of employment and arranging to have a mentor. For information on the registration process in Manitoba, you can visit the COTM website at www.cotm.ca or contact them by calling (204) 957-1214. Other provinces have similar provisions to allow some form of registration and thus employment prior to convocation. A listing of provincial regulatory organizations is available from COTM.
Expected Time to Graduate: Regular program - 2 years; Accelerated program - 1 year
Progression Chart
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| OT 6100 | Human Determinants of Occupational Performance (C & WL) | 6 |
| OT 6110 | Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Theory | 3 |
| OT 6122 | Foundations of Health and Well-being | 3 |
| OT 6130 | Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1 (C & WL) | 3 |
| OT 6142 | Professionalism and Enabling Occupation | 7 |
| OT 6190 | Fieldwork Preparation | 1 |
| OT 6200 | Basic Fieldwork | 4 |
| GRAD 7300 | Research Integrity Tutorial | 0 |
| GRAD 7500 | Academic Integrity Tutorial | 0 |
| OT 6300 | Analysis of Occupation (C & WL) | 4 |
| OT 6310 | The Environment and Occupational Performance | 4 |
| OT 6320 | Health Conditions and Occupational Performance | 4 |
| OT 6330 | Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 2 (C & WL) | 4 |
| OT 6352 | Foundations of Evidence-informed Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OT 6400 | Intermediate Fieldwork 1 | 8 |
| GRAD 7020 | Master's Re-registration | 0 |
| Hours | 55 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| OT 7542 | Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 1 | 4 |
| OT 7560 | Occupational Therapy Process 1 | 6 |
| OT 7572 | Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 3 (C & WL) | 6 |
| OT 7600 | Intermediate Fieldwork 2 | 8 |
| OT 7742 | Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 2 | 4 |
| OT 7752 | Critical Inquiry Research Project | 6 |
| OT 7760 | Occupational Therapy Process 2 | 6 |
| OT 7772 | Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 4 (C & WL) | 6 |
| OT 7800 | Advanced Fieldwork | 6 |
| GRAD 7020 | Master's Re-registration | 0 |
| Hours | 52 | |
| Total Hours | 107 | |
Registration Information
Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate Studies ‘GRAD’ courses applicable to their program. If you have questions about which GRAD course(s) to register in, please consult your home department/unit.
All course withdrawals (registration revisions) must be approved by the Department Head.
Course registration information for the incoming first year students will be forwarded to them by the Department/Program Assistant. Returning students will have course registration information sent to their U of M email account.
Regulations
Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.
Supplementary Regulations
Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.
All students must successfully complete:
- GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student’s research or within the student’s first year, whichever comes first; and
- GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;
unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.
Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.
General Regulations
All students must:
- maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).
Professional Unsuitability Bylaw (PUB)
The Master of Occupational Therapy program has a Professional Unsuitability Bylaw that sets out the authority of the program's Professional Unsuitability Committee (PUC) and its procedures.
Academic Schedule
Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
Orientation
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | August 28 to 29, 2023 |
| Year 2 | August 28, 2023 |
Start and End Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 28 to November 17, 2023 |
| Basic Fieldwork | November 20 to December 15, 2023 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 4 to April 26, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 28 to December 15, 2023 |
| Intermediate Fieldwork 2 | January 2 to February 23, 2024 |
| Winter Term Classes | March 4 to June 21, 2024 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | September 11, 2023 |
| Winter Term | January 18, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 11, 2023 |
| Winter Term | March 18, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | October 30, 2023 |
| Winter Term | March 28, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term | May 27, 2024 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | February 26 to March 1, 2024 |
| Note: | Some students may need to complete fieldwork during the mid-term break depending on availability of fieldwork sites. |
Convocation Ceremony
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bannatyne Campus | October 26, 2023 |
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2023-2024
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 3, 2023 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 7, 2023 |
| Labour Day | September 4, 2023 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | October 2, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 9, 2023 |
| Remembrance Day | November 13, 2023 |
| Winter Holiday | December 23, 2023 to January 2, 2024 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 19, 2024 |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 |
| Victoria Day | May 20, 2024 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 5, 2023 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 25, 2023 (subject to change) |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 6 and 11, 2023 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 6 to December 11, 2023 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 8 to April 10, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to July 4, 2024 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 5, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 7, 2024 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 6 to 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to 22, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 19, 2024 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 22, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 21, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes | March 20, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 16, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 4, 2023 |
| Winter Term | February 6, 2024 |
| * | Please see Last Day to Drop without Penalty |
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Friday November 13 for Remembrance Day) | November 13 to 17, 2023 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 19 for Louis Riel Day) | February 19 to 23, 2024 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 12 to 22, 2023 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 12 to 26, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 20, 2023 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 22, 2024 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 26, 2024 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 10, 2024 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 27, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 24, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 17 to 19, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 26, 2023 |
For students graduating February 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 19, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 4, 2024 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
For students graduating Spring 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 19, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 28, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 16, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 10, 2024 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2022 | August 27, 2024 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 4, 2024 |
| * | Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments. |
Summer Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Immediate Fieldwork | April 29 to June 21, 2024 |
| Year 2 Advanced Fieldwork | June 24 to September 13, 2024 (Flexible start and end dates) |
Dates for Summer Term 2024
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 20th will be made up on Friday, May 24th
Classes on Monday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 5th
Classes on Monday, August 5th will be made up on Friday, August 9th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 28th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to June 13, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | July 1 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| July - August | Ends June 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 1 to July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcriptsfor courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 9, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 4, 2024 |
| July - August | July 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter/Summer Term Spanning distance and online courses | July 5 to 8, 2024 |
| May - June | June 17 to 22, 2024 |
| July - August | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
Courses
Students study the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors that underlie the physical, cognitive and affective components of human capacities. Content is presented in the context of understanding the relationship between human capacities and occupational performance, the ability to carry out activities and tasks of self-care, productivity and leisure throughout the lifespan.
Students study the foundational values and beliefs of occupational therapy, the fundamentals of occupational therapy theory, and the relationship between occupation, health and well-being. Processes and approaches that guide practice with clients of various ages and in a variety of settings are introduced.
This course explores foundational knowledge in topics essential for understanding the concepts of and influences on health and well-being. Students engage in theory based and practical activities to understand models of disability, concepts of health, social determinants of health, cultural competence and safety, power and privilege. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Through instruction, case illustration and practice laboratory sessions students are introduced to practice skills related to the occupational therapy process. Occupational therapy skills and approaches used to identify occupational performance issues are introduced and practiced. Basic assessment of physical, cognitive, and affective performance components are taught. Students participate in problem solving and basic interventions around issues of occupational performance.
This course introduces the principles of professionalism and therapeutic strategies to promote enabling occupations, collaborative partnerships and client-centred practice. Guided by professional documents, emphasis is placed on reflective practice, communication, and ethical and legal dimensions of practice.
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills required to participate effectively in the fieldwork component of the Occupational Therapy Program. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Students are placed in practice settings for four weeks of fieldwork experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist(s). Experiences are offered in a wide variety of practice settings. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: OT 6190.
Students examine the relationships between components of human performance and engagement in occupations. Students analyze self-care, productivity and leisure occupations to identify physical, cognitive and affective components required for function. Adapting and grading principles and methods are applied. Course evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
An examination of physical, social, cultural and institutional aspects of the environment and their relationship to occupational performance throughout the life span. Students will begin to identify the environment in terms of enablers and obstacles to function for individuals with variable capacities.
An introduction to diseases, disorders and impairments as barriers to human occupational performance including an introduction to occupational therapy management approaches to enabling function.
This course builds on OT Practice Skills 1. With a focus on practice skills related to the occupational therapy process, students gain further practice in assessment of occupational performance issues and physical, cognitive, and affective performance components. Students are introduced to assessment of environmental factors that influence occupational performance and participate in problem solving and interventions around occupational performance issues.
Students are introduced to research principles and methods used to support evidence-informed occupational therapy. Students learn to critically appraise qualitative and quantitative research to answer clinical questions and apply evidence to occupational therapy.
Students are placed in practice settings for eight weeks of fieldwork experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist(s). Experiences are offered in a wide variety of practice settings. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: OT 6200.
Building on the Professionalism and Enabling Occupation course, emphasis is placed on leadership using a client-centred, culturally safe and equity based approach. Integrated topics are addressed: advanced communication skills; leadership in practice and in the profession; and program development and evaluation.
Working in small group tutorials and using problem-based learning methods, students apply the occupational therapy process to selected learning scenarios within a variety of service delivery models, professional roles and practice environments.
Building on knowledge and skills learned in Occupational Therapy Skills 1 & 2, students are introduced to advanced concepts, theories and models which guide client-centred occupational therapy. Students apply theory to practice and continue to develop skills for evaluation and intervention of occupational performance issues.
Students are placed in practice settings for eight weeks of fieldwork experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist(s). Experiences are offered in a wide variety of practice settings. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: OT 6400.
This course builds upon previous Professionalism courses and emphasizes leadership in practice using a client-centred, culturally safe and equity based approach. Integrated sections are addressed: Leadership in Program Development and Evaluation, Client-centred Practice in Macro Environments, Leadership in Team Knowledge Translation, and Transition to Practice.
Working with an assigned faculty advisor, students complete a research study relevant to occupational therapy. Students critique the literature, plan and conduct a capstone project, and relate their findings through a process of knowledge translation.
Building on knowledge and skills learned in Occupational Therapy Process 1, students work in small group tutorials and use problem-based learning methods to apply the occupational therapy process to selected learning scenarios across the continuum of community health and new/emerging areas of practice.
Building on knowledge and skills learned in Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1, 2 and 3, students evaluate and apply concepts, theories and models of client-centred occupational therapy. Students develop skills to select, justify, perform and interpret evaluations and interventions to address occupational performance issues.
Students are placed in practice settings for a six weeks of fieldwork experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist(s). Experiences are offered in a wide variety of practice settings. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: OT 7600 and all MOT academic courses.