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Program Requirements
Required Courses (69 credits)
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ANAT 315 Anatomy/Limbs and Back (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : The regional human gross anatomy of the skeleton, joints, muscles and neurovascular structures of the limbs and back.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Ventura, Nicole; Noel, Geoffroy (Fall)
Fall
2 hours lectures, 2 hour laboratory
Restriction: Open to students in Physical and Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology; and to Honours students in Anatomy and Cell Biology, with permission of instructor
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ANAT 316 Human Visceral Anatomy (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : 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 studies of prepared specimens, use of the anatomical museum and audiovisual materials.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Ventura, Nicole (Winter)
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ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits) *
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : 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.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Ragsdale, David S (Fall)
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ANAT 323 Neuroanatomy (3 credits) *
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : 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.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Noel, Geoffroy (Fall)
Prerequisites for Physical & Occupational Therapy students: ANAT 315 and ANAT 316.
Prerequisite for Honours Anatomy & Cell Biology students: ANAT 214.
Restrictions: Restricted to Honours Anatomy & Cell Biology students and Physical & Occupational Therapy students. Not open to students taking or having taken ANAT 321.
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OCC1 245 Occupational Therapy Seminars (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : Introduction to Occupational Therapy through interactive seminars.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Petrella, Lina; Garnett, Crystal (Fall)
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OCC1 443 Constructing Mental Health (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Boychuck, Zachary (Winter)
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OCC1 450 Enabling Leisure Occupations (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : 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.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Bergthorson, Melanie (Fall)
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OCC1 500D1 Pre-Clinical Practicum Seminar
Overview
Occupational Therapy : This compulsory seminar course will comprise 5 pre-clinical seminars of two hours each to be offered in the U3/QY year during the Fall term (one seminar; total of 2 hrs) and during the Winter term (4 seminars; total of 8 hrs). This course is a prerequisite for Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 (OCC1 501 and OCC1 502).
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Storr, Caroline; Mak, Susanne; Grenier, Marie-Lyne (Fall)
Restriction(s): Open only to students registered in the following programs: BSc Rehabilitation Science (Major Occupational Therapy) and MSc Applied Qualifying Year for Occupational Therapy.
Students must register for both OCC1 500D1 and OCC1 500D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both OCC1 500D1 and OCC1 500D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
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OCC1 500D2 Pre-Clinical Practicum Seminar
Overview
Occupational Therapy : This compulsory seminar course will comprise 5 pre-clinical seminars of two hours each to be offered in the U3/QY year during the Fall term (one seminar; total of 2 hrs) and during the Winter term (4 seminars; total of 8 hrs). This course is a prerequisite for Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 (OCC1 501 and OCC1 502).
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Storr, Caroline; Mak, Susanne; Grenier, Marie-Lyne (Winter)
Restriction(s): Open only to students registered in the following programs: BSc Rehabilitation Science (Major Occupational Therapy) and MSc Applied Qualifying Year for Occupational Therapy.
Prerequisite(s): OCC1 500D1.
No credit will be given for this course unless both OCC1 500D1 and OCC1 500D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
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OCC1 545 Therapeutic Strategies in OT 1 (8 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : Evaluation, intervention and planning using a neuromuscular skeletal framework.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Nedelec, Bernadette; Bolduc, Marie-Eve; Forget, Nancy (Fall)
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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OCC1 547 Occupational Solutions 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : Assessment and treatment of clients with disorders of the nervous system.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Brossard-Racine, Marie; Menon, Anita; Perlman, Cynthia (Winter)
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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OCC1 548 Holistic Approaches in OT (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : The theory, principles of treatment, clinical reasoning and therapeutic use of activities in the OT intervention of acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Lambert, Heather; Goodman, Carly (Winter)
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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OCC1 549 Therapeutic Strategies in OT 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : Advanced Therapeutic Strategies for systemic and complex conditions.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Forget, Nancy; Shankland, Barbara; Beshay, Marie-Christine (Winter)
Prerequisite: OCC1 545
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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OCC1 550 Enabling Human Occupation (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : 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.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Perlman, Cynthia; Thomas, Aliki (Fall)
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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OCC1 551 Psychosocial Practice in OT (3 credits)
Overview
Occupational Therapy : Principles of basic psychosocial assessments and treatment approaches for psychiatric conditions.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Rouleau, Suzanne; Boychuck, Zachary; Roy, Laurence (Winter)
Restriction: U3/QY OT students only
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PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Vollrath, Melissa; Gold, Phil; Wechsler, Ann (Fall)
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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PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: White, John H; Campeau, Lysanne; Takano, Tomoko (Winter)
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 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : The study of fundamentals of biomechanical analysis applied to the extremities and lumbar spine. The application of biomechanical principles to clinical and research situations.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Robbins, Shawn; Shankland, Barbara (Winter)
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POTH 401 Research Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A lecture and seminar course on the principles of and methods used in clinical and rehabilitation science research.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Soicher, Judith Eileen; Boruff, Jill; Figueiredo, Sabrina (Winter)
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POTH 434 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Preuss, Richard (Winter)
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POTH 455 Neurophysiology (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A study of the neurophysiological principles of sensori-motor interaction as they relate to posture, motor control and cognition.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Archambault, Philippe; Boudrias, Marie-Helene (Fall)
3 hours/week
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POTH 563 Foundations of Professional Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Shankland, Barbara; Figueiredo, Sabrina (Fall)
* Note: Students may choose ANAT 321 or ANAT 323 but not both.
Complementary Courses* (21 credits)
These courses are to be completed prior to entering third year (U3) and must include the following:
* Note: Students who have already taken any of these courses, and receive an exemption, will need to replace the credits with courses as recommended by the student affairs coordinator and/or program director.
3 credits of introductory-level statistics from the following:
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POTH 204 Introduction to Statistics for OT/PT (3 credits) **
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Methods for describing data and testing theories for research and everyday use.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking PSYC 204.
** or an equivalent course.
3 credits of intermediate-level statistics course:
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PSYC 305 Statistics for Experimental Design (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to the design and analysis of experiments, including analysis of variance, planned and post hoc tests and a comparison of anova to correlational analysis.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Hwang, Heungsun (Winter) Amsel, Rhonda N (Summer)
Fall and Winter
Prerequisite: PSYC 204 or equivalent
This course is required of all students who propose to enter an Honours or Major program in Psychology
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
3 credits of Sociology. This is required for licensure.
3 credits of Psychology.
3 credits of professional writing. This course can be chosen amongst CEAP 250, CESL 300, CESL 400, or CESL 500 or an equivalent course. For complete details please refer to the Orientation document available at .
Interprofessional Education Activities (IPEAs)
These required non-credit activities address the competencies for interprofessional practice across the health professions such as professional roles, communication, collaboration in patient-centered care, and conflict resolution. Students will be advised at the beginning of each term which activities they should register for.
The remaining credits are chosen by the student from a list of recommended courses** or courses in the following subject areas:
• Management (in the area of personnel and private practice
management)
• Additional Sociology/Anthropology courses
• French or English second language course if not proficient in French or English (maximum of 6 credits)
• Maximum of one 3-credit elective (personal interest) course
The complementary courses should be completed within these recommended timeframes:
6 credits in Fall U1
3 credits in Winter U1
9 credits in Fall U2
9 credits in Winter U2
* Course restrictions
Complete course details are available in the orientation document available at .
While all courses offered at McGill have academic merit, not all are appropriate for credit towards the B.Sc.(Rehabilitation Science); Major in Occupational Therapy degree. Students should consult the information on the School’s website at for the regulations governing which courses are open to them.
The rules may change from year to year. Restrictions and approvals are applicable to the current academic year and should not be interpreted as applicable either in the past or in the future.
Minerva will not necessarily prevent students from registering for courses they are not entitled to take. After add/drop period, these courses will be identified on students’ records and flagged for no credit. In some cases, this may happen when records are verified just before graduation, which could delay graduation until appropriate courses are taken.
** Courses not on the list of recommended courses can be taken by a student with the advice of the Undergraduate Student Affairs Coordinator and the O.T. program director.
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy—2016-2017 (last updated Aug. 26, 2016) (disclaimer)