Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

RHSC_V: Rehabilitation Sciences


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

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

  2. RHSC_V 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_V 501 (3) Evidence for Practice

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

  4. RHSC_V 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_V 503 (3) Reasoning and Decision-Making

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

  6. RHSC_V 504 (3-6) Directed Studies in Rehabilitation

    The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

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

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

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

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

  9. RHSC_V 507 (3) Developing Effective Rehabilitation Programs

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

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

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

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

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

  12. RHSC_V 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_V 512 (2) Directed Studies in Pathology in Rehabilitation

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

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

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

  15. RHSC_V 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_V 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_V 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. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  18. RHSC_V 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_V 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_V 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_V 537 (3) Randomized Intervention Trials in Rehabilitation

    Co-requisite: RHSC 500 or equivalent graduate or senior undergraduate course (300-400 level) on general quantitative and qualitative research methods. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  22. RHSC_V 549 (18) M.Sc. Thesis

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

  23. RHSC_V 581 (1.5-3) Writing to Enhance Practice

    The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  24. RHSC_V 583 (1.5-6) Applying Research to Practice

    Prerequisite: RHSC 501. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  25. RHSC_V 585 (3) Directed Studies

    Prerequisite: RHSC 501. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  26. RHSC_V 587 (3) Major Project, Part I

    Prerequisite: Permission of the project coordinator is required. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  27. RHSC_V 589 (3-6) Major Project, Part II

    Prerequisite: RHSC 587. Permission of the project coordinator is also required. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  28. RHSC_V 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. Prerequisite: RHSC 501. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  29. RHSC_V 699 (0) Doctoral Dissertation

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


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