6.6.2 Description of Year 2 Courses for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Programs
6.6.2.1 Faculty of Science Course
Note:
All Faculty of Science courses have limited enrolment.
ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain.
(3) (Fall) (2 hour lectures, 2 hours laboratory/tutorial) (Prerequisite: at least one 3-credit university level course in biology or psychology) This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
6.6.2.2 Joint Courses in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Programs
POTH 455 Neurophysiology.
(3) (3 hours/week) A study of the neurophysiological principles of sensori-motor interaction as they relate to posture, motor control and cognition.
6.6.2.3 Occupational Therapy Courses
OCC1 320 Clinical Affiliation 2.
(6) (6 weeks, full-time)
OCC1 321 Clinical Affiliation 3.
(6) (6 weeks, full-time) Supervised clinical practice provided in the teaching hospitals of the Faculty of Medicine and other affiliated centres; convalescent and home care facilities; specialized schools and community centres. The focus will be on the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological or psychological dysfunctions.
OCC1 335 OT Practice 2 (Part 1).
(2) (6 hours/week for 13 weeks.) A lecture, practical and case-based course covering neurological conditions across the lifespan. OT theory, principles of treatment and therapeutic use of activities for individuals with neurological dysfunctions will be included.
OCC1 336 OT Practice 2: Neurological Conditions.
(4) (7 hours/week for 13 weeks.) A lecture, practical and case based course covering neurological conditions across the lifespan. OT theory, principles of treatment and therapeutic use of activities for individuals with neurological dysfunctions will be included.
OCC1 337 OT Practice 3.
(3) (4 hours lecture/ week for 13 weeks.) A lecture, practical and case-based course covering psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. OT theory, principles of treatment and therapeutic use of self and activities will be applied for individuals or groups.
OCC1 338 OT Practice 4: Mental Health.
(3) (6 hours/week for 13 weeks) A lecture and small group course to include the theories of group dynamics and practical applications in the practice of occupational therapy as well as the theory projection and the therapeutic use of projective media for treating individuals or groups across the life span.
OCC1 339 Strategies for Independent Living.
(2) (3 hours/ week lecture/laboratory for 13 weeks.) This course will focus on interventions including adaptive technology and environmental adjustments to maximize independent living in the home and community.
OCC1 340 Assessment of Performance 2.
(2) (4 hours/week for 13 weeks) A theoretical and practical course to cover assessment and informed decision making in OT practice, as well as the assessment of psychosocial, neuromotor and perceptual/cognitive performance across the lifespan.
OCC1 341 Assessment of Performance 3.
(3) (4 hours/week for 13 weeks) A theoretical and practical course to cover specialized assessment of psychological performance, social interactions, activities of daily living and the environment. Computerized assessment will be utilized.
6.6.2.4 Physical Therapy Courses
PHTH 320 Clinical Affiliation 2.
(6) (6 weeks, full-time)
PHTH 321 Clinical Affiliation 3.
(6) (6 weeks, full-time) Supervised clinical practice provided in the teaching hospitals of the Faculty of Medicine and other affiliated centres; convalescent and home care facilities; specialized schools and community centres. The focus will be on the assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological and cardio-respiratory conditions.
PHTH 328 Biophysical Agents.
(2) (2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory/tutorial) A lecture, practical and case-based course covering the biophysical principles and the neurophysiological bases for the use of thermal agents and therapeutic electricity in the management of and the clinical decision-making in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. The use of electrotherapeutic interventions in physical therapy will be explored on a case-by-case basis.
PHTH 336 Movement 2: Cardiorespiratory.
(3) (6 hours/week) A lecture, practical and case-based course consisting of pathology, clinical assessments and methods of physical treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardio-respiratory dysfunction.
PHTH 337 Movement 3: Neuromuscular.
(3) (9 hours/week) A theoretical and practical course which covers clinical assessments and applications of neurological principles to the management of clients with neurological dysfunction across the life span. The emphasis will be on motor control. Electrotherapeutic modalities will be incorporated.
PHTH 338 Movement 4: Neurological.
(4) (9 hours/week) A theoretical and practical course which covers clinicial assessements and applications of neurological principles to the management of clients with neurological dysfunction across the life span. The emphasis will be on motor control. Electrotherapeutic modalities will be incorporated.
PHTH 340 Exercise Physiology.
(3) (3 hours/week) A lecture course to include the effects of exercise and training of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems in health and disease.
