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Occupational Therapy Capstone MScOT 2024

OCCTH 508 + 903
Closed
University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loraine Kolber
Loraine Kolber
Educator
1
Timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • September 11, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • December 8, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
35 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Alberta, Canada
Non profit, Social Enterprise
Individual & family services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Experience scope

Categories
Volunteer organizing Community engagement Social justice
Skills
action research community development ethical standards and conduct
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience focuses on the application of community development principles within the field of occupational therapy. Learners will gain the ability to integrate occupational therapy theories with community development models to address community needs. They will explore ethical considerations, develop proposals, and engage in reflective practices to enhance their professional growth. By applying these skills, learners can contribute to projects that promote occupational justice and community well-being.

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Advanced levels
140 learners
Project
200-300 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Community development proposal tailored to specific community needs
  • Comprehensive community asset map
  • Participatory action research report
  • Presentation on community development approaches and their impact
  • Reflective report on ethical considerations in community development
Project timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • September 11, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • December 8, 2026
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Designing a community-based rehabilitation program for a local neighborhood
  • Developing a health promotion campaign targeting underserved populations
  • Creating a community profile and needs assessment for a rural area
  • Implementing a social marketing strategy to raise awareness about occupational justice
  • Facilitating a workshop on empowerment education for community leaders
  • Conducting a participatory evaluation of an existing community service
  • Building partnerships with local organizations to enhance community capacity
  • Proposing urban design improvements to support community engagement