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Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

RHSC: Rehabilitation Sciences


  1. RHSC 420 (4) Elements of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

    An introduction to the structure and function of the human nervous system. [2(3)-0]

  2. RHSC 500 (2) Advanced Concepts for Rehabilitation Research

    Issues relevant to clinical investigations in rehabilitation. Emphasis on research design, measurement issues, selection of analytical approaches, and relevant epidemiological concepts. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  3. RHSC 501 (3) Evidence for Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  4. RHSC 502 (3) Rehabilitation Theory

    The history, evolution and analysis of conceptual systems underlying practice in occupational therapy and physical therapy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  5. RHSC 503 (3) Reasoning and Decision-Making

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  6. RHSC 504 (3/6) c Directed Studies in Rehabilitation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  7. RHSC 505 (3) Measurement for Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  8. RHSC 506 (1-6) Current Topics in Rehabilitation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  9. RHSC 507 (3) Developing Effective Rehabilitation Programs

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  10. RHSC 508 (3) Cross-Cultural Issues in Rehabilitation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  11. RHSC 509 (3) Facilitating Learning in Rehabilitation Contexts

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  12. RHSC 510 (3) Disability: Social, Economic and Political Influence

    Interrelationships between disability and the social, economic and political environment, with emphasis on factors shaping experiences of health and illness. The social consequences of disability in the context of family, community and workplace. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  13. RHSC 512 (2) Directed Studies in Pathology in Rehabilitation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  14. RHSC 514 (3) Neuroimaging: Basic Concepts and Applications to Research and Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  15. RHSC 515 (3) Physical Activity in Health and Chronic Conditions

    Epidemiology, measurement, physiology, and adoption of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  16. RHSC 516 (3) Biomechanics in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

    Biomechanical analysis of human movement as it pertains to musculoskeletal disorders. Hands-on human movement assessment. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  17. RHSC 517 (3) Society and Human Occupation

    Explores society's influence on human occupation, conceptualized as all activities people do based on need, obligation, or preference. As the core construct of the discipline of occupational science and practice of occupational therapy, human occupation is examined for its impact across social, ethical and productive aspects of society. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0]

  18. RHSC 519 (3) Neurotrauma - from Basic to Community Research

    Basic, clinical, and rehabilitation research. Challenges with translational approaches and clinical issues facing people living with spinal cord and traumatic brain injury as they transition into the community. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  19. RHSC 520 (3) Neurorehabilitation

    Therapeutic approaches and strategies in physical and occupational therapy for persons with motor control problems resulting from central nervous system dysfunction. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  20. RHSC 530 (1) Research Proposal

    Development, appraisal and formatting of a research proposal. Emphasis on research writing and critical analysis of a variety of research proposal formats. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  21. RHSC 549 (18) M.Sc. Thesis

    Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  22. RHSC 581 (1.5(3)) c Writing to Enhance Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  23. RHSC 583 (1.5-6) c Applying Research to Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: RHSC 501.

  24. RHSC 585 (3) Directed Studies

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: RHSC 501.

  25. RHSC 587 (3) Major Project, Part I

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: Permission of the project coordinator is required.

  26. RHSC 589 (3/6) d Major Project, Part II

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: RHSC 587. Permission of the project coordinator is also required.

  27. RHSC 591 (3) Leadership in Rehabilitation

    Leadership approaches, styles and research evidence applied to clinical rehabilitation contexts; Role and critique of emotional intelligence in effective personal leadership practices. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: RHSC 501.

  28. RHSC 699 (0) Doctoral Dissertation

    Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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