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An occupational therapy course on community practice.

C Vanier1, M Hébert

  • 1Centre de réadaptation La RessourSe, Hull, Québec.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This occupational therapy course prepares students for community practice, highlighting strengths in curriculum but noting limitations in skill training and course structure. Further recommendations for curriculum development are provided.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Community Health Services
  • Healthcare System Transformation

Background:

  • The healthcare systems in Ontario and Québec are transitioning towards community-based services.
  • Occupational therapy education must adapt to prepare practitioners for this shift.
  • Community practice is becoming increasingly vital for healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a specific occupational therapy community practice course at the University of Ottawa.
  • To evaluate the course's effectiveness in preparing students for community-based health services.
  • To identify strengths and limitations of the current curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the University of Ottawa's occupational therapy community practice course.

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  • Analysis of curricular components essential for community practice.
  • Review of the course's goals, objectives, topics, and evaluation methods.

    • Main Results:

    • The course incorporates many necessary curricular components for community practice.
    • Identified limitations include a lack of specific skill training, its placement in the final year, and its optional status.
    • Planned changes and recommendations for curriculum enhancement were discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • The University of Ottawa's community practice course has strengths but requires improvements to fully prepare students.
    • Addressing skill gaps and course structure is crucial for effective community-based occupational therapy training.
    • Ongoing curriculum development is essential to align with evolving healthcare needs.