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The Occupational Therapy (OT) program at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ is the only program in Canada withÌýtwo entry points for students to apply into the Master's program.Ìý

1. Entry Point 1 - Undergraduate program (Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (OT))Ìý
2. Entry Point 2 - Qualifying year (QY) (Applicants who already hold a Bachelors degree)Ìý

The Undergraduate program (U1 -U3) (Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (OT)) is a 90-credit degree which provides the student with a basic health sciences foun­dation and undergraduate level courses specific to the practice of Occupational Therapy. Completion of the bachelor’s degree does not make you eligible for licensure to practice as an OT. This degree provides access to the Professional program, a 63-credit Masters of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy.

The Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy is a professional program leading to eligibility for licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist. It is a 63-credit degree program that includes 1000 hours of clinical fieldwork education over 5 semesters. There are two entry points to this professional program.

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Consult theÌýProfessional Masters program admissionsÌýfor a detailed description of entry points and application routes.Ìý

The Occupational Therapy (OT) Program is committed to responding to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the spirit of its final report. Our current curricular objectives are to build the OT faculty’s foundation, reflexivity, and professional competencies in relation to the development and evaluation of current and new Indigenous partnerships, and content that aligns with critical occupational therapy philosophy.

About the ProfessionÌý

An Occupational Therapist is a health care practitioner whose aim is to enable all people with different abilities to live meaningful lives.

The goal of occupational therapy intervention is to promote an individual’s wellness and participation in their occupations (e.g., self-care, productivity and leisure). Occupation refers to the meaningful activities and roles within the environments in which people live and function.

Occupational therapists use a client-centred approach and the most updated evidence to work with people of all ages, from infancy through midlife to old age, to navigate physical, emotional or social barriers. They work with individuals, groups, communities and organizations.

Explore the courses you will takeÌýin the program curriculum.Ìý

Learn more about the profession on theÌýÌý andÌýÌýassociation websites.

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Program Mission and Vision

Vision Statement

Promoting participation for all through occupation.

Mission Statement

The Occupational Therapy Program is dedicated to:​

• Advancing occupational therapy knowledge and promoting equitable participation in occupations by collaborating with individuals, communities and systems. ​
• Empowering learners to champion meaningful occupations and to advance occupational therapy practice through innovation, academic excellence and scholarship.​

Program Goals

Primary Goal: To create professional, highly-competent, life-long learners who have the knowledge and skills required to meet the standards of the profession and who have the required competencies to continue to be informed consumers of new knowledge throughout their careers.

Secondary Goal: To contribute to the expansion of knowledge generation and exchange in occupational therapy, occupational science, rehabilitation science, and interprofessional health care education and practice.

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Program Accreditation

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