6.52	Occupational Therapy

Head: Donna Collins
General Office: R106-771 McDermot Avenue, Bannatyne Campus
Telephone: (204) 789-3897
Fax: (204) 789-3927
Email: SMR_Information@umanitoba.ca
Academic Fieldwork Co-ordinator: Margaret Anne Campbell-Rempel
Website: umanitoba.ca/medrehab
Graduate Program Assistant: Lori Muzychka
Registration Assistance: Doris Weigel

Academic Staff

Program Information
The Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) is a professional practice degree that can be obtained through participation in either a Regular program or an Accelerated program option. The Regular program is for individuals who do not have a previous degree in occupational therapy. The Accelerated program is for occupational therapists who have a B.M.R.(O.T.) degree or equivalent.

Admission
The following is a summary of the admission requirements. Equivalent academic courses completed at recognized universities elsewhere will be considered. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in applicant information packages that are available from the School of Medical Rehabilitation General Office, R106-771 McDermot Ave., Bannatyne Campus. This information is also posted on the School of Medical Rehabilitation’s website.

Regular Program
Completion of a previous undergraduate degree, minimum B average in last 60 credit hours of study, completion of all program prerequisite courses or approved alternates with no grade in prerequisites below a C. Prerequisite courses include all of the courses listed below or equivalents approved by the M.O.T. Admissions Committee:

SOC 1200	Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 1200	Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 2290	Child Development
PSYC 2370	Developmental Psychology from Adolescence to Old Age
STAT 1000	Basic Statistical Analysis 1
ZOOL 1320	Anatomy of the Human Body
ZOOL 1330	Physiology of the Human Body

Accelerated Option
Completion of a B.M.R.(O.T.) degree or equivalent, minimum B average in the last 60 credit hours of the degree, completion of an additional 42 credit hours of non-O.T. degree credits, and evidence of having passed the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) certification examination and/or eligibility for registration in Manitoba by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).

Application Deadlines
Regular Program: The final date for receipt of applications for admission is April 1st for Canadian applicants; January 15th for non-Canadian applicants. (Deadline may be extended to acquire a larger applicant pool.)

Accelerated Program. Students may begin their program on either September 1 or January 1. For admission for each of these start dates, Canadian students should send their applications with complete supporting documentation to arrive no less than three (3) months before the intended start date. Non-Canadian students should send their applications with complete supporting documentation to arrive no less than seven (7) months before the intended start date.

Program Requirements
Program requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations section of this Calendar. M.O.T. program Supplementary Regulations are available in applicant information packages and on the School of Medical Rehabilitation website.

Second language reading requirement: None

Expected time to graduate: Regular program - 2 years; Accelerated program - 1 year.

Students in the M.O.T. Regular program must complete 106 credit hours of course work. All academic and fieldwork courses and a professional portfolio must be successfully completed in order to graduate.

Fieldwork education is an integral part of the M.O.T. program. Field placement experiences are integrated throughout the program and include 1 four-week, 2 eight-week and 1 six-week experience. Field placements normally occur in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. All students should be prepared to travel out of Winnipeg for a minimum of one placement during the course of the program.

Within the first 2 weeks of the academic year in which they commence classes, M.O.T. students are required to: 1) complete a health record form and provide proof of current immunizations, 2) complete and sign a consent for release of personal health information, 3) obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Basic Rescurer Level (Level C), 4) complete a Criminal Record Check, and 5) complete a Child Abuse Registry Check. Students are required annually to review and update immunizations as necessary. By October 1 of their second year in the program, M.O.T. students must provide proof of CPR re-certification, and updated results of Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks. Further information on these requirements can be obtained from the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Students in the M.O.T. Accelerated program will be required to take 12 credit hours of academic course work from the M.O.T. program or equivalent. Six of these credit hours are to be OT 7750 Independent Study or equivalent.

Course Descriptions

OT 6100 Human Determinants of Occupational Performance Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.610) Students study the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors that underlie the physical, cognitive and affective components of human capacities. Content is presented in the context of understanding the relationship between human capacities and occupational performance, the ability to carry out activities and tasks of self-care, productivity and leisure throughout the lifespan.

OT 6110 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Occupational Therapy Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 168.611) Students study the theoretical and philosophical foundations of occupational therapy and the relationship between occupation and health and well-being. A case based introduction to the processes and approaches that guide practice with clients of various ages and in a variety of practice settings.

OT 6120 Health and Disability Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 168.612) Students study definitions of health, factors influencing health, and systems that relate to health in populations. Students are also introduced to classification of diseases and disorders and impairments and the disablement process.

OT 6130 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 168.613) Through instruction, case illustration and practice laboratory sessions students are introduced to practice skills related to the occupational therapy process. Occupational therapy skills and approaches used to identify occupational performance issues are introduced and practiced. Basic assessment of physical, cognitive, and affective performance components are taught. Students participate in problem solving and basic interventions around issues of occupational performance.

OT 6140 Enabling and Professional Development Skills Cr.Hrs.7 (Formerly 168.614) An introduction to the development of personal knowledge, skills and attitudes related to enabling occupation in clients, and to promoting professional behaviours for safe, reliable and ethical practice. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a variety of verbal and written communications skills, and clinical/professional reasoning.

OT 6200 Basic Fieldwork Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.620) Students are placed in practice settings for four weeks of field experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Experiences are offered in a wide variety of field sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. Evaluated at an introductory level. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

OT 6300 Occupational Analysis and Adaptation Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.630) An in-depth examination of the relationship between components of human performance and engagement in occupations throughout the lifespan. Students analyze self-care, productivity and leisure occupations to identify physical, cognitive and affective components required for function. Principles and methods of adaptation and grading of occupation, task, activity, equipment and environment will be introduced.

OT 6310 The Environment and Occupational Performance Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.631) An examination of physical, social, cultural and institutional aspects of the environment and their relationship to occupational performance throughout the life span. Students will begin to identify the environment in terms of enablers and obstacles to function for individuals with variable capacities.

OT 6320 Health Conditions and Occupational Performance Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.632) An introduction to diseases, disorders and impairments as barriers to human occupational performance including an introduction to occupational therapy management approaches to enabling function.

OT 6330 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 2 Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.633) Builds on OT Practice Skills 1. With a focus on practice skills related to the occupational therapy process, students gain further practice in assessment of occupational performance issues and physical, cognitive, and affective performance components. Students are introduced to assessment of environmental factors that influence occupational performance and participate in problem solving and interventions around occupational performance issues.

OT 6350 Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.635) A theory and practical course designed to provide a basic understanding of research principles and methods, evidence-based practice, outcome measures, program evaluation and their applications in occupational therapy.

OT 6400 Intermediate Fieldwork 1 Cr.Hrs.8 (Formerly 168.640) Students are placed in practice settings for eight weeks of field experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Experiences are offered in a wide variety of field sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. Evaluated at an intermediate level. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

OT 7540 Advanced Enabling and Professional Development Skills 1 Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.754) Builds on Enabling and Professional Development Skills. Emphasis is placed on the integration and consolidation of professional practice knowledge, skills and attitudes.

OT 7560 Occupational Therapy Process Across the Lifespan 1 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.756) Using problem-based learning methods, students study and apply the occupational therapy process as it relates to selected learning scenarios involving children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Students work in small group tutorials exploring and discussing a variety of issues frequently faced by individuals who may benefit from occupational therapy services.

OT 7570 Advanced Practice in OT 1 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.757) Building on knowledge, and skills learned in Practice Skills 1 & 2, students are introduced to advanced concepts, theories and models that guide client-centered occupational therapy evaluation and intervention. Students learn to apply theory to practice and continue developing required skills for the evaluation and intervention of occupational performance issues across the lifespan.

OT 7600 Intermediate Fieldwork 2 Cr.Hrs.8 (Formerly 168.760) Students are placed in practice settings for eight weeks of field experience under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. Experiences are offered in a wide variety of field sites. Evaluated at an intermediate level. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

OT 7740 Advanced Enabling and Professional Development Skills 2 Cr.Hrs.4 (Formerly 168.774) Builds on previous Enabling and Professional Development Skills courses. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills and preparation for entry into the professional community.

OT 7750 Independent Study Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.775) Students complete an in-depth study of evidence for practice in an area of interest. Students will work with an assigned faculty advisor or clinical research consultant to define and evaluate a particular area of interest in occupational therapy practice.

OT 7760 Occupational Therapy Process Across the Lifespan 2 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.776) Using problem-based learning methods and self-directed learning, students study and apply the occupational therapy process as it relates to selected learning scenarios involving children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Students work in small group tutorials exploring and discussing a variety of issues frequently faced by individuals, groups and communities who may benefit from occupational therapy services.

OT 7770 Advanced Practice in OT 2 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.777) Building on knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in Advanced Practice in OT 1, students employ and evaluate concepts, theories and models of client-centered occupational therapy. Students develop skills that enable them to select, justify, and interpret appropriate evaluation methods and interventions to address occupational performance issues across the lifespan.

OT 7800 Advanced Fieldwork Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 168.780) Students are placed in practice settings for a six week period which can occur in a flexible time frame (i.e. students may initiate this placement at different points in time from July 1 to mid-August depending upon availability of placements. Students may participate in part-time experiences over a longer period or other types of flexible arrangements as may arise and are determined to be appropriate learning experiences to meet educational standards). Experiences are offered in a wide variety of field sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. Evaluated at an advanced level. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Registration
Please refer to the Registration System: Aurora Student section of this Calendar for additional information on registration. Aurora Student is available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, providing students with access/flexibility regarding the registration process.

To begin registration, go to the University of Manitoba home page (www.umanitoba.ca) and click on ‘Aurora Student’ under the Student Links section. Click on ‘Enter Secure Area’. Log in using your student number and PIN (Personal Identification Number) from MyUMInfo. If you have forgotten your PIN number, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (204) 474-9420 for assistance. If you do not yet have a PIN number, enter your birth date as instructed (YYMMDD). Follow all prompts to set your security access. Before continuing, you will be asked to agree to ‘Terms of Use’. Once you agree, you will be taken to the ‘Main Menu’. Under the ‘Personal Information’ tab, you can change your PIN, update your address, etc.

Click on ‘Enrolment and Academic Records’. Select ‘Registration’, then ‘Add/Drop Classes’. You will be asked to choose a ‘Term’. You will register in the Fall, Winter and Summer Terms, i.e. listed as ‘Fall 2007’, ‘Winter 2008’, ‘Summer 1 - 2008’ and ‘Summer 2 - 2008’. Register for the courses that pertain to the respective year that you are entering into (note that you will only be required to enter the course reference number (CRN) that pertains to each of the courses listed in that specific year of the program; each year, new CRNs are assigned to courses). CRNs can be determined using the ‘Look Up Classes’ feature, or are available via the department. Students are required to “Submit Changes” after completing any Add/Drop transactions. To log out of the system, it is important that you click on the ‘Exit’ button.

Use Aurora Student to obtain a fee assessment. Pay all fees by the fee payment deadlines published.

Registration Exceptions
Students who have a failing grade(s) registered against them and/or have other outstanding academic matters (i.e. supplemental examinations, modified program, etc.) in regards to the previous academic session will not be allowed to register using Aurora Student until instructed to do so. Students falling into this category should initially contact Donna Collins at (204) 789-3422 or dcollin@cc.umanitoba.ca for further information.

First Year M.O.T. Student Information
Courses in the first year of the program are as follows:

Fall 2007

Department Name	Dept code	Course Number	Credit Hours
Occupational Therapy	OT	6100	6
Occupational Therapy	OT	6110	3
Occupational Therapy	OT	6120	3
Occupational Therapy	OT	6130	3
Occupational Therapy	OT	6140	7
Occupational Therapy	OT	6200	4

Winter 2008

Summer 1 – 2008*

* Students will be advised when the Aurora Student system is available to accept Summer 1 registrations.

Total credit hours for First Year: 54

Second Year M.O.T. Student Information

Courses in the second year of the program are as follows:

Fall 2007

Winter 2008

Summer 2 – 2008 *

* Students will be advised when the Aurora Student system is available to accept Summer 2 registrations.

Total credit hours for Second Year: 52

Total program credit hours: 106

Registration Assistance
When registering for courses, if problems are encountered that you cannot resolve on your own, contact Doris Weigel at (204) 789-3248 or dweigel@cc.umanitoba.ca. Your queries will be addressed as soon as possible.

Students on “Hold”
If your records are on “Hold”, you are prevented from any registration transaction until you have cleared this status.

Applying to Graduate
The O.T. Department will notify the Department of Graduate Studies about your eligibility to graduate. You will receive a verification letter from the Registrar’s Office confirming relevant graduation information such as name, address, degree sought and date of graduation. Amend any errors in the verification and return it to the Registrar’s Office immediately to ensure time for correction.

Change of Address
You are responsible for updating your home/permanent addresses using Aurora Student. So as to keep your SMR personnel file up to date, also provide your address changes to the General Office of School of Medical Rehabilitation.

E-mail Accounts
All students are expected to have an e-mail account with the University of Manitoba. As a student in the School of Medical Rehabilitation, you are expected to check your U of M e-mail regularly.