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Program Requirements
Required Courses (72 credits)
* Note: Students choose either ANAT 321 or ANAT 323 but not both.
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ANAT 315 Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : 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.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Ventura, Nicole (Fall)
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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ANAT 316 Clinical 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 the study of prepared specimens.
Terms: Winter 2019
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 2018
Instructors: Ragsdale, David S (Fall)
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ANAT 323 Clinical 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 2018
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.
Corequisite for Honours Anatomy & Cell Biology students: ANAT 315
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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 2018
Instructors: Vollrath, Melissa; Gold, Phil; Wechsler, Ann; Ragsdale, David S; Shrier, Alvin; Cook, Erik (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 2019
Instructors: Vollrath, Melissa; Campeau, Lysanne; Takano, Tomoko; Guevara, Michael R; Lauzon, Anne-Marie; White, John H (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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PHTH 245 Introduction to Professional Practice 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : Physical therapy and its domains through promoting health and well-being of individuals across the life span.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Perlman, Cynthia; Boychuck, Zachary; Garnett, Crystal (Fall)
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PHTH 440 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : Safe and effective prescription of exercise as a preventive and therapeutic tool in patients suffering from clinical conditions.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Roig Pull, Marc; Moga, Ana Maria (Fall)
Restriction: Open only to PT students - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy.
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PHTH 450 Introduction to PT Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Xenopoulos, Frangiska (Winter)
- PHTH 550 Physical Therapy Orthopedic Management (7 credits)
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PHTH 551 Physical Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation (4 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : Principles of neurorehabilitation motor learning and neuroplasticity including assessment and treatment.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Perez, Claire Fritzi; Levin, Mindy; Venturini, Adriana; Trivino, Michael; Gagnon, Isabelle; Danakas, Michel (Fall)
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PHTH 554 PT Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation (2 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : Introduction to the principles of cardiorespiratory physical therapy. Students will gain the necessary theoretical knowledge pertaining to the pathophysiology of various medical and surgical respiratory conditions as well as the practical skills needed for evaluating and treating such acute and chronic conditions. This course introduces students to the clinical decision making process involved in the planning, implementation and progression of a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy treatment program.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Spahija, Jadranka; Anekwe, David (Fall)
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PHTH 560 Integrated Orthopedic Management (6 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Audette, Isabel; Bernier, Julien; Ippersiel, Patrick; Ianni, Sabrina; Boudreau, Mylène; Garnett, Crystal (Winter)
Prerequisite: PHTH 550.
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PHTH 561 Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation (5 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : PT assessment and treatment of clients with complex problems and/or multiple handicaps.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Venturini, Adriana; Levin, Mindy; Perez, Claire Fritzi; Trivino, Michael; Lamontagne, Anouk (Winter)
Prerequisite: PHTH 551
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PHTH 564 Integrated Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Overview
Physical Therapy : Building on previously learned knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, students will gain conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills for the physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with various cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, patients undergoing lung/heart-lung transplantation, and critically ill patients managed in the intensive care unit (ICU). This course aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the area of cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy through interactive lectures as well as case-based labs run at the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Simulation center.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Spahija, Jadranka; Moga, Ana Maria (Winter)
Prerequisites: PHTH 554 or permission from the instructor.
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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 2018
Instructors: Darainy, Mohammad (Fall)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking PSYC 204.
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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 2019
Instructors: Robbins, Shawn; Shankland, Barbara (Winter)
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POTH 250 Introduction to Professional Practice 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Garnett, Crystal; Grenier, Marie-Lyne (Winter)
3 hours/week for 13 weeks
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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 2019
Instructors: 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 2019
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 2018
Instructors: Archambault, Philippe; Boudrias, Marie-Helene; Menard, Philippe (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 2018
Instructors: Figueiredo, Sabrina; Shankland, Barbara; Arcuri, Giovanni (Fall)
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.
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IPEA 500 Roles in Interprofessional Teams
Overview
IPEA : 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.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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IPEA 501 Communication in Interprofessional Teams
Overview
IPEA : A half day workshop, including preparatory work, introducing effective communication and interactions in interprofessional teams.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
These courses are to be completed prior to entering third year (U3) and must include:
3 credits of intermediate-level statistics from the following:
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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 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Falk, Carl (Winter) Darainy, Mohammad (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.
or equivalent
The remaining complementary credits are chosen by the student from a list of recommended courses or courses in the following subject areas:
- Psychology
- Management (in the area of personnel and private practice management)
- Academic Writing
- Sociology/Anthropology courses
- French or English second language course if not proficient in French or English (maximum of 6 credits)
- Students may also take Sports Medicine Practicum PHTH 301 to replace one 3 credit U2 complementary course.
- Maximum of one 3-credit elective (personal interest) course
The complementary courses should be completed within these recommended time frames:
3 credits in Fall U1
3 credits in Winter U1
6 credits in Fall U2
6 credits in Winter U2