Program Requirements
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Required Courses (15 credits)
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POTH 673 Screening for at Risk Drivers (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles for screening at-risk disabled drivers.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field.
Note that a fee of $262.94 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 674 Assessing Driving Ability 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles of assessment of driving performance in several at-risk populations.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: POTH 673.
Restrictions: Primarily designed for Occupational Therapists. Individuals from other disciplines may be considered on a case by case basis.
Note that a fee of $262.94 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 675 Driving Assessment Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Directed practical experience in a clinical setting that focuses on driving evaluations.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: POTH 674.
Restriction: This course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 674. It is available in both French and English and includes a 5-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $761.25 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
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POTH 676 Adaptive Equipment and Driving (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Prescription of complex adaptive equipment for driving and the procedures of full van modifications. Safety considerations, vehicle choice and the importance of driver retraining (specifically with adaptive equipment) are addressed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: POTH 675 or permission of instructor.
Restriction: The course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 675, or permission of instructor. It is available in both French and English and includes a 4-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $609.00 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
Note that a fee of $184.07 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
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POTH 677 Retraining Driving Skills (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Principles of retraining driving skills in various clienteles through the use of different modalities. Several retraining methods will be analyzed, including driving simulators, visual training, on-road training, and compensatory techniques.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: POTH 675 or permission of instructor.
Restriction: This course is restricted to Occupational Therapists who have successfully completed POTH 675 Driving Assessment Practicum, or permission of instructor. It is available in both French and English and includes a 2-day intensive workshop.
Note that a fee of $304.50 is associated with the requirement of the on-site training at a local institution or a rehabilitation center for the practicum portion of the program.
Note that a fee of $184.07 is charged to support the cost of the preparation of on-line documents for this course.
Note: POTH 673 and 674 are offered online, whereas POTH 675, POTH 676, and POTH 677 have both online components and intensive workshops.
