The gerontology course taught in the Physical and Occupational Therapy Programme, McGill University, was scrutinized using a) knowledge identified by researchers as necessary for professionals tending the aged and b) the results of a questionnaire administered to graduates working with the aged. Researchers revealed that professionals should be able to provide support for the aged and their families, frequently evaluate their problems, encourage their independence and avoid stereotyping them. Results of the questionnaire showed that graduates prioritized the amount of time they spent on various tasks in this order; listening, talking to clients, consulting with team members and lastly performing physiotherapeutic tasks. An approach to Multidisciplinary Services is described which would ensure quality care for the aged and enhance the accessibility of these services.
This paper looks at the development and implementation of a course, Coordinated Rehabilitation, given in the final year of an existing three year B.Sc. curriculum in physical therapy. Preparatory developmental planning for the unit included a review of problem areas in medical curricula and the use of a content grid which facilitated integration of the course into the curriculum. Results of the grid, which gave information about the depth and sequence of material already covered, formed the basis of the course content. The objectives, structure and evaluation procedures are described, as well as the teaching strategies and learning activities selected for the students. The paper ends with a summary of students' reactions to the course.
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