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Program Requirements
Thesis Courses (29 credits)
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POTH 696 Thesis Research (2 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 697 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 698 Thesis Research 2 (9 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 699 Thesis Research 3 (12 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
Required Courses (10 credits)
A research proposal is to be submitted in written form and defended in front of a supervisory committee. Research proposals should be completed by the beginning of the second full-time year.
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POTH 610 Research Methodology (4 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques, focusing on research studies in health care and rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Mayo, Nancy (Fall)
Fall
Corequisite: EPIB 507
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POTH 614 Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science (2 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A selected topic of current research issues in rehabilitation science.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Kehayia, Evanthia (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: on-campus students only.
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POTH 616 Seminars in Rehabilitation Science (1 credit)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A weekly seminar course given by staff and invited speakers in different areas of research related to rehabilitation science. Students are expected to participate by reading pertinent literature prior to seminars and asking questions at each seminar. Attendance is compulsory, and the course is graded pass/fail based on participation.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Hunt, Matthew; Saunders, Sara; Lencucha, Raphael (Fall) Dahan Oliel, Noemi; Thomas, Aliki; Boruff, Jill; Bussi猫res, Andr茅 (Winter)
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POTH 617 Rehabilitation Seminars 1
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A weekly seminar course given by staff and invited speakers in different areas of research related to rehabilitation science. Students are expected to participate by reading pertinent literature prior to seminars and asking questions at each seminar. Attendance is compulsory, and the course is graded pass/fail based on participation.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Hunt, Matthew; Saunders, Sara; Lencucha, Raphael (Fall) Dahan Oliel, Noemi; Thomas, Aliki; Boruff, Jill; Bussi猫res, Andr茅 (Winter)
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POTH 628 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Commonly used regression modelling approaches in the health sciences, linear and logistic regression models. Topics include: general concepts behind statistical model building, selection of appropriate model, preparatory descriptive analyses prior to regression modelling, fitting, interpreting and evaluating some linear and logistic regression models.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Bliu, Alex (Winter)
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
To be chosen from among graduate-level departmental course offerings that pertain to the student's area of specialization or other campus courses at the 500 or 600 levels with permission of the Graduate Program Director. Some courses may be offered alternate years only.
Note: Students may take either POTH 620 or POTH 630.
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POTH 603 Directed Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A tutorial with directed practical experience in a clinical setting related to the student's clinical specialization, including curriculum development, and emphasizing current thought in rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle (Fall) Gelinas, Isabelle (Winter)
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POTH 604 Current Topics in Pediatrics (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : This course will provide an overview of current research in pediatrics.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Prerequisite: POTH 260, or permission of instructors.
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POTH 618 Topics in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : This is a directed reading course on a topic in rehabilitation science. The student will acquire extensive knowledge in the topic of interest and understand the strengths and limitations of the current body of work in the area.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle (Fall) Shikako, Keiko; Gelinas, Isabelle; Lencucha, Raphael (Winter) Gelinas, Isabelle (Summer)
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POTH 620 Measurement: Rehabilitation 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Theoretical and practical basis for utilization of electronic equipment for quantitative measurement in rehabilitation research. Ambulatory assistive devices, electronic plates and instrumentation to assess normal and pathological human movement will be used to demonstrate the application of theory and techniques for quantitative analysis of human performance. Recording, reduction and analysis of electromyographic, kinetic and kinematic data included.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Preuss, Richard (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: POTH 222 and permission of instructor.
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POTH 630 Measurement: Rehabilitation 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Theoretical and practical basis for measurement in rehabilitation research. Introduction to measurement theory, scale development and related statistics, approaches and instruments used to assess outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric or psychological conditions.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Ahmed, Sara; Soicher, Judith Eileen (Winter)
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POTH 673 Screening for at Risk Drivers (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles for screening at-risk disabled drivers.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Turcotte, Nancy (Fall)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field.
Note that a fee of $262.94 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 674 Assessing Driving Ability 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles of assessment of driving performance in several at-risk populations.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Turcotte, Nancy; Gelinas, Isabelle (Winter)
Prerequisite: POTH 673.
Restrictions: Primarily designed for Occupational Therapists. Individuals from other disciplines may be considered on a case by case basis.
Note that a fee of $262.94 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 675 Driving Assessment Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Directed practical experience in a clinical setting that focuses on driving evaluations.
Terms: Summer 2022
Instructors: Merilees, Alyssa (Summer)
Prerequisite: POTH 674.
Restriction: This course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 674. It is available in both French and English and includes a 5-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $761.25 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
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POTH 676 Adaptive Equipment and Driving (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Prescription of complex adaptive equipment for driving and the procedures of full van modifications. Safety considerations, vehicle choice and the importance of driver retraining (specifically with adaptive equipment) are addressed.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Merilees, Alyssa (Fall)
Prerequisite: POTH 675 or permission of instructor.
Restriction: The course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 675, or permission of instructor. It is available in both French and English and includes a 4-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $609.00 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
Note that a fee of $184.07 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 677 Retraining Driving Skills (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles of retraining driving skills in various clienteles through the use of different modalities. Several retraining methods will be analyzed, including driving simulators, visual training, on-road training, and compensatory techniques.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle (Winter)
Prerequisite: POTH 675 or permission of instructor.
Restriction: This course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 675 Driving Assessment Practicum, or permission of instructor. It is available in both French and English and includes a 2-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $304.50 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
Note that a fee of $184.07 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 682 Promoting Healthy Activity (2 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Marshall, Sarah C; Da Costa, Deborah (Winter)
Fall or Winter
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POTH 685 Perception and Action (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Lamontagne, Anouk; Roig, Marc; Boudrias, Marie-Helene (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisite: POTH 455 or equivalent
School of Physical & Occupational Therapy—2021-2022 (last updated May. 27, 2021) (disclaimer)
