Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning + Application in Canadian OT

Course Description

This course will support internationally educated Occupational Therapists (OTs) to better understand clinical reasoning within the Canadian Practice context. The Canadian Occupational Therapy Inter-Relational Practice Process (COTIPP) Framework will inform the approach to the clinical and practice scenarios presented in the course. The clients in practice scenarios represent various life stages, practice areas, cultural backgrounds, resembling clinical practice. The case studies address a variety of occupational participation in various domains. Following adult learning principles, the course participant is expected to actively build upon their knowledge and experience, through the case studies presented. Participants are encouraged to complete additional studies to supplement the course material.

Course Goals

OTPC overarching learning objective:

Implement the Collaborative Relationship- Focused Occupational Therapy as the foundation for clinical practice demonstrated through simulated scenarios, inclusive of:

• Explores and builds on the client's strengths.
• Understands how the clients’ and own background, experiences, norms, values, strengths and limitations shape their ability to participate and engage in occupational performance.
• Recognizes barriers to occupational participation and engagement.
• Recognizes influences of micro, meso and macro environment levels.

Prerequisite

To register for this course a referral by the ACOTRO Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) Determination Committee is required.

Course offerings

Now accepting applications for the next course running Spring 2025 (specific course dates TBD).

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