This course will introduce and familiarize students with the range and use of therapeutic activities to promote occupational performance following impairment in musculoskeletal function. Principles of activity selection, planning and application will be applied to related functional disabilities. The use of assistive devices to enable functional independence will also be addressed. Practical application of this knowledge will be evaluated during laboratory class sessions and fieldwork placements.

This course is required for students in the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant program in the School of Health Sciences. Structure of the musculoskeletal system will be discussed with application to the human body in motion.

This course introduces students to common musculoskeletal conditions that are treated in both occupational therapy and physiotherapy. In a presentation based format, researched findings are presented amongst peers using the WHO ICF model as the format for delivery.

The purpose of this practical experience is to introduce students to the rehabilitation environment and to provide students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills with clients who have musculoskeletal conditions. Students will have the opportunity to interact with both the professional staff and clients when possible. Students will understand the organization of the specific department and the programs that are offered. It is intended that the students not only observe individual and group programs, but also assist when feasible.

This course includes the theories and the applications of the therapeutic interventions for treating patients/clients who possess impairments resulting from musculoskeletal disorders. Students will develop a basic understanding of the rationale for therapeutic interventions and the ability to safely and effectively apply the skills and modalities. Classroom practical skills labs, and clinic days and lab/practical learning experiences allow for the transformation and integration of information into various clinical situations to promote functional independence and active living. This course prepares students for their first fieldwork placement.

In this course, students will trace human development from conception to death, studying the many physical and psychological changes that occur over the span of a lifetime. Organized chronologically, the course will address a number of important questions including: How does heredity and environment combine to produce particular developmental outcomes? What behavioural, emotional, cognitive, and personality characteristics are associated with specific age groups? What strategies can be used to deal with atypical development?
Students in the Early Childhood Education program cannot take this course.
 

In this course, students will be introduced to the various therapeutic strategies employed in the rehabilitative treatment of neurological impairments and mental health conditions. Students will understand and apply a variety of therapeutic intervention models and activities to promote occupational performance. Through laboratory experience and fieldwork placements, students will be evaluated on their appropriate selection, planning and application of activities that enable occupation.

This course will expand the students' knowledge of the structure and function of the neurovascular systems that contribute to movement. The focus will be on the structures of the central and the peripheral nervous systems and the other structures, which contribute to normal muscle tone, balance, proprioception and co-ordination.

The purpose of this course is to review the communication problems associated with neurological and sensory impairments that inhibit a person's ability to effectively communicate with others. The focus of the communication skills is with people who have speech and language problems. As well, the students will learn strategies that they can use in assisting the disabled person to communicate despite their impairments. Sometime will also be spent on learning the skills to help people with swallowing and feeding disorders.

This course will introduce students to the area of psychiatric disability both as a primary diagnosis, and as a secondary diagnosis in the case of those with a physical disability. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of the psychiatric disability and the general management of the more common disorders. The role of the assistant will be examined, with particular emphasis on the client-centred rehabilitation approach. Students will also have exposure to methods of service provision in mental health practice. The mental health system will be described and related issues will be explored, giving a broad perspective on mental health/illness.

This course introduces students to common neurological conditions that are treated in both occupational therapy and physiotherapy. In a presentation based format, researched findings are presented amongst peers using the WHO ICF model as the format for delivery.

During this five-week intermediate fieldwork placement, students will have the opportunity to apply learned theory and knowledge while further developing their skills related to neurological rehabilitation and/or mental health. Students will become familiarized with the clinical facility and are expected to comply with site and Humber College policies and procedures. They will have the opportunity to apply and expand upon a variety of intervention strategies in different settings in order to optimize the level of a function of a client with a neurological and/or mental health condition.

This course includes the theories and the applications of therapeutic interventions employed in the rehabilitation of adult patients/clients who have motor and/or sensory impairments resulting from a neurological disorder. Students will understand and learn a variety of intervention strategies to promote functional independence and active living. Classroom and lab/practical learning experiences complement each other to ensure transformation and integration of information into various clinical situations. This course is designed to prepare the students for their neurology field placement and clinical experiences.

This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the skills students learned in COMM 200. In COMM 331, students will learn to design and write a variety of documents relevant to their field of study, including research reports, business correspondence, and job-search documents. Students will also work to develop advanced editing and stylistic skills.

This course will introduce students to the theoretical and practical application of knowledge and skills to enable clients with circulatory, respiratory and endocrine disorders. Students will develop an understanding of physiological aspects of the disease processes and its impact on functional performance. During laboratory and practical fieldwork experiences, students will apply therapeutic activities to improve occupational performance and prevent further disability.

This course is required for students in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program in the School of Health Sciences. The structure and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be discussed along with a brief overview of the endocrine and lymphatic systems. This material will provide a background that will enable the student to understand the basic concepts of normal physiological function and of disorders related to these systems.

In this three-module course, students will be introduced to:

Module 1 - a number of ethical issues in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Students will be exposed to classic and contemporary ethics literature in rehabilitation medicine. They will be challenged to reflect on their own values and beliefs, and through discussion to explore those held by others.

Module 2 - the recording of relevant client information accurately and effectively. This skill will be taught through instruction and practice and include correct terminology, use of abbreviations, and writing clearly, coherently, and concisely. Although the SOAP note will be taught, the principals involved will be directly applicable to most rehabilitation documentation formats.

Module 3 - a formal OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) will assess the comprehensive acquisition of knowledge and skills gained through the four semesters of study. Areas of assessment include musculoskeletal, neurological, mental health, and cardio-respiratory rehabilitation in a variety of therapeutic environments.

Students will investigate a selection of health conditions based on broad diagnostic categories, encompassing cardiac, respiratory, and endocrine conditions specific to paediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Emphasis will be placed on the impact that these conditions present to the individual within the framework of the ICF model.

During this final fieldwork placement, students continue to acquire and refine their abilities and professional behaviours as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) and/or Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA). The collaborative and active learning experiences will increase the student’s understanding of and promotion their role(s) as a(n) OTA and/or PTA while enhancing their recognition of and respect for the roles and functions of other team members. They will apply their accumulated knowledge and skills in a comprehensive manner in a variety of complex rehabilitation environments.

The purpose of this course is to teach the theory and practical skills to treat clients with cardiocirculatory, respiratory, and complex systemic conditions. Students will develop a basic understanding of the rationale for each intervention and the ability to apply therapeutic skills safely and effectively during lab, clinical, and fieldwork experiences. The various intervention strategies will help patients/clients achieve optimal functional independence and maintain and promote wellness-related and an active lifestyle.