Description

West Coast University's MSOT program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in occupational therapy through a student-centric and experiential learning approach. The program emphasizes:​ Holistic, Client-Centered Care: Focusing on the individual needs and goals of clients Evidence-Based Practice: Integrating research findings into clinical practice Critical Thinking Skills: Developing the ability to analyze and solve complex clinical problems Interprofessional Collaboration: Working effectively within healthcare teams​ Students benefit from technologically advanced classrooms and simulation labs that provide realistic practice environments. The program's structure ensures that graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the evolving healthcare landscape.

Course Curriculum

OCC 510 Foundations of Occupation and Occupational Therapy 2.0 OCC 511 Occupations Across the Lifespan 2.0 OCC 512 Introduction to Fieldwork I 1.0 OCC 513 OT Evaluation and Screening I 3.0 OCC 514 Introduction to Research 2.0 OCC 515 Basic Patient Care Skills 2.0 OCC 516 Integrated Physiology and Anatomy 5.0 OCC 520A Occupational Performance in the Older Adult 4.0 OCC 520B Skills Lab: Older Adults 2.0 OCC 521 Fieldwork I- Older Adults 1.0 OCC 522 OT Evaluation and Screening II 2.0 OCC 523 Brain, Behavior and Occupation 3.0 OCC 524 Movement Analysis in Occupation 3.0 OCC 525 Evidence-based Practice I 2.0 OCC 526 Occupations in Practice 2.0 OCC 531A Occupational Performance in the Adult 4.0 OCC 531B Skills Lab: Adult 2.0 OCC 532 Fieldwork I – Adults 1.0 OCC 533 Evidence-Based Practice II 2.0 OCC 534 Preparatory Methods I 3.0 OCC 535 Assistive Technology 4.0 OCC 541A Occupational Performance in Children and Adolescents 4.0 OCC 541B Skills Lab: Children and Adolescents 2.0 OCC 542 Fieldwork I – Children and Adolescents 1.0 OCC 543 Introduction to Fieldwork II 1.0 OCC 544 Preparatory Methods II 4.0 OCC 545 Occupational Wellness 4.0 OCC 546 Professional Management and Leadership 3.0 OCC 551 Preparation for Professional Practice 1.0 OCC 552 Fieldwork II-A 12.0 OCC 562 Fieldwork II-B 12.0

Trainer Expertise

Occupational Therapist

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