OTF (Full-time)
OTP (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
30
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
HK$5,000 per credit for local students
HK$5,600 per credit for non-local students
Scheme Coordinator
Dr Cynthia Lai
PDOT, MSc, PhD, OTR, HKROT
Award Coordinator
Dr Sam C.C. Chan
PhD (HKPU), MPhil (HKPU), PDip Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CUHK), BSc (OT) (HKPU), BSc (Kinesiology) (SFU), ATP (RESNA)
The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:
The awards under this scheme admit students in alternate years. MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, MSc in Occupational Therapy and MSc in Sports Physiotherapy are offered in the same admission year. MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities and MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences are offered in the same admission year.
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are:
Characteristics
This programme is designed in response to demand from members of the occupational therapy profession to keep abreast of contemporary practices and issues. It aims to equip students with a range of advanced clinical and research skills. The main focus is on using modern clinical applications and research-driven teaching. Specific examples include the use of innovative computer technology and psychometrics to enhance specialisation in such areas as vocational, geriatric, cognitive, psychiatric and community rehabilitation.
Please note that this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.
The MScOT programme requires students to complete 2 Compulsory Subjects, 5 Core Subjects, and 2 Electives. Students can select Elective Subjects from other MSc programmes offered by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Below is a list of Compulsory and Core Subjects.
Compulsory Subjects
1. Research Method and Data Analysis (RS517)
Subject Leader: Prof. Marco Pang
Number of credits: 3
Objectives: The subject is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis. It equips students with the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills required to design or critique research studies.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Weekly online materials are provided to enable students to learn the key concepts independently. The seminar sessions are designed to allow students to review the online materials through group discussion, and solve problems. Students learn how to select and perform appropriate statistical analysis procedures (including the use of SPSS) for different research questions and interpret the findings in the seminar sessions.
2. Project Study (RS567)
Subject Leader: Dr Benson Lau
Number of credits: 6
Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge acquired in other theoretical subjects to a practical project. Through the project study, students are expected to develop critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills.
Upon completion of the subject, students will have:
Teaching/learning methods:
Self-directed learning. Each student is assigned a supervisor and required to complete a team project. A study plan (learning contract) is formulated at the beginning of the study, according to the interest of the student and the supervisor. The student is expected to meet regularly with the supervisor, but work independently.
Core Subjects
Students can select 5 Core Subjects from the following list. All are 3-credit subjects. Please note that some subjects are offered in alternate years and some have prerequisite requirements.
Tentatively scheduled to be offered in 2021-22 Semester 1
1. Advanced Occupational Therapy Study (RS5200)
Subject Leader: Dr Sam Chan
Objective: To apply theoretical principles of occupational therapy in emerging fields and to synthesise advanced practice knowledge in a chosen area of practice.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Related concepts are grouped together and presented in a series of lectures, seminars, and online resources. Learning is reinforced using seminar presentations that require students to analyse the theoretical constructs of advanced practice.
Students work in groups or individually with a supervisor to synthesise advanced practice using evidence, professional reasoning and theoretical concepts in a selected area of practice. Clinical visits may be arranged by the supervisors to facilitate learning.
2. OT Management for Upper Extremity Participation in Neurological Conditions (RS5202)
Subject Leader: Dr Will Chien
Objectives:
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Seminars are mainly used to deliver essential knowledge and key information. Practical work is used for demonstration and to enhance students' learning of assessment and therapy skills. Seminar presentation in a group format helps students to work collaboratively. Written assignments are set for individual work and in groups; they should integrate theory and practice in a rigorous manuscript. Independent study is used to help students find and self-study required materials.
3. Advanced OT Practice in Hand Rehabilitation (RS5212)
Subject Leader: Prof. Cecilia Li
Objectives:
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Tentatively scheduled to be offered in 2021-22 Semester 2
1. Psychometric Theories and Practice (RS538)
Subject Leader: Prof. Chetwyn Chan
Objectives:
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
The teaching methods used will be tutorials and laboratory work. Students will be given research papers, in-class exercises and quizzes to facilitate their learning of principles of psychometrics. Students will conduct statistical analyses of data sets to help them learn quantitative analysis. Group presentations and assignments are valuable venues for consolidating the knowledge and skills learned in class.
2. Current Development in Neurological Rehabilitation (RS5201)
Subject Leader: Dr Benson Lau
Objective: The overall aim of this subject will be to provide students with the opportunity to integrate scientific knowledge and research evidence into their clinical practice. The focus will be on understanding theoretical frameworks and perspectives in relation to research and clinical practice, encouraging hypothesis testing in the clinical setting, critically analysing the relevant literature, and putting evidence based information into clinical practice. The theme will be using scientific evidence to improve clinical practice.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Lectures and seminars will cover theoretical knowledge and recent advances in the field. In guided study sessions, students will discuss selected research articles on assessment and treatment issues. During practical sessions, students will practise selected techniques in the field. Students will be encouraged to do self-reading in the area to enhance their understanding of the seminar discussion.
Tentatively scheduled to be offered in 2022-23
1. Neuro-psychological Rehabilitation (RS510)
Subject Leader: Dr Yvonne Han
Objectives:
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Teaching/learning methods:
Face-to-face lectures, together with online self-study videos and other materials, will be the main mode used to deliver key information on neuropsychological rehabilitation. Tutorials will reinforce contemporary issues and offer insights into related rehabilitation issues. Practical sessions will enhance students’ assessment and case management skills.
2. Theories and Practice of Counseling for Rehabilitation and Health Professionals (RS588)
Subject Leader: Dr Andrew Siu
Objectives:
This subject will enable students to attain up-to-date knowledge of counselling theories, and critically evaluate their application and evidence their use with persons with chronic health conditions, disabilities, and mental illnesses. Students will be guided to practise and develop basic interviewing, counseling, and guiding skills to help patients or persons with disabilities to adjust, develop self-management skills, and pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a. critically appraise the application of key theoretical approaches in health and rehabilitation counselling;
b. critically review research evidence of counselling practice for persons with chronic illnesses and disabilities;
c. demonstrate key interviewing, counselling, and guiding skills used in healthcare and rehabilitation practice;
d. reflect on one’s own counselling style and practice in view of personal values, beliefs, self-concept, and strengths; and
e. practise according to ethical principles.
Teaching/learning methods:
During seminars, short lectures will be given on counselling theories and approaches. These will be closely followed by tutorials in which group discussions and experiential activities are used to further consolidate learning. During practical sessions, the lecturer will instruct and coach the students to practice counselling skills using demonstration, role plays, and feedback sessions. The seminars will be student-led, with students presenting critical reviews of specific counselling approaches.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
For academic matters, please contact:
Dr Sam Chan
Tel: (852) 2766 4310
Email: samcc.chan@polyu.edu.hk
For general matters, please contact:
General Office
Tel: (852) 2766 6728
Email: rsdept@polyu.edu.hk
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