The Degree of MSc (Occupational Therapy) [Graduate]

Course requirements:

• INT D 410 - Interprofessional Health Team Development
• OCCTH 502 - Assessment and Evaluation of Occupational Performance
• OCCTH 503 - Professionalism and Supervision in Practice
• OCCTH 510 - Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Application
• OCCTH 517 - Foundations of Psychiatry and Mental Health Practice for Occupational Therapists
• OCCTH 518 - Assessment and Interventions for Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Practice
• OCCTH 519 - Enabling Occupation: Advanced Practices in Mental Health
• OCCTH 520 - Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Integration
• OCCTH 522 - Enabling Occupation Through the Use of Assistive Technology
• OCCTH 525 - Fieldwork-Learning in a Practice Context
• OCCTH 526 - Fieldwork - Learning in a Practice Context
• OCCTH 527 - Fieldwork-Learning in a Practice Context
• OCCTH 528 - Fieldwork - Learning in a Practice Context
• OCCTH 530 - Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Synthesis
• OCCTH 540 - Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice Evaluation
• OCCTH 543 - Student Selected Modules
• OCCTH 555 - Enabling Occupation and Participation for Children and Youth
• OCCTH 556 - Enabling Occupation and Participation for Older Adults
• OCCTH 558 - Enabling Occupation: Community
• OCCTH 559 - Enabling Occupation: Productivity
• OCCTH 564 - Evaluation of Healthcare Systems and Occupational Therapy Services
• OCCTH 566 - Evidence-Based Practice and Knowledge Translation in Occupational Therapy
• OCCTH 567 - Research Design and Scholarly Practice
• OCCTH 583 - Influences on Occupational Performance: Human Systems I: Structure, Function and Conditions
• OCCTH 584 - Influences on Occupational Performance: Human Systems II: Conditions and Interventions
• OCCTH 585 - Influences on Occupational Performance: Human Systems III: Theory and Practice in Neurology
• OCCTH 903 - Directed Final Project

Note:

All students must complete and pass either a minimum of three distinct OCCTH 543  modules or one ★3 Individual Study (OCCTH 599  or equivalent). The modules are designed to be intensive and interactive. It is imperative that registered students attend all listed hours of instruction. Students with absences will receive a grade of NC (failure, no grade point value assigned).

Costs:

All costs associated with obtaining a professional degree are the responsibility of the student and this includes costs associated with the project.

Fieldwork Courses:

Fieldwork courses are practical placements at approved facilities.

Policies and Procedures:

The procedures governing fieldwork placements are binding and will be provided in a procedures manual.

Fieldwork Placement Sites:

Students will attend required fieldwork placements at approved institutions and will follow the administrative procedures and regulations of the institutions. Placements may be located regionally and/or nationally. Opportunities for international placements will be determined on an individual basis. Students must travel in order to meet the fieldwork education component of the program. Students are responsible for the costs associated with fieldwork placements.

To be eligible for admission to fieldwork placements the students must meet the following requirements:

1. CPR Certification
2. Security Clearance Check
3. Medical Examination and Immunization Requirements (See University Infectious Diseases Regulation )
4. Fit testing for Respirator Mask, as required. 

Details on these fieldwork requirements are available in the fieldwork procedures manual. Please refer to the manual for details. Note that all fees and costs for these fieldwork requirements are the student’s responsibility.

A student who fails a fieldwork placement may appeal that decision. Information regarding appeal procedures is available in the fieldwork placement procedures manual.

Practicum Intervention Policy:

The Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, or supervisor acting on behalf of the Dean, may immediately deny assignment of a student to, withdraw a student from, or vary terms, conditions, or site of fieldwork practicum if the Dean or supervisor has reasonable grounds to believe that this is necessary in order to protect the public interest. Refer to the University Calendar, Practicum Intervention Policy , for additional information.