Students in all Graduate Programs are required to take the following courses.
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GS500: Searching, Critically Appraising and Using the Health Care Literature
Coordinator: S. Sajko Total hours: 19
Teaches students the skills to retrieve the most complete set of relevant literature feasible on any given health care topic. This includes a good knowledge of the electronic indices available, their relative advantages/disadvantages (costs, accessibility, relevance to various topics, relative overlap/redundancy), and the formulation of an efficient search strategy. Students learn to efficiently manage references using available software and to use search and appraisal skills in assessing literature such as case reports, systematic literature reviews, proposals, and original research papers. Students are expected to effectively and critically appraise the health care literature through formally presenting critiques and discussing articles from various health care research journals. They are expected to be effective in presenting academic material to an audience, thereby further enhancing their pedagogical skills. Further, graduate students develop a working familiarity with a variety of standard forms of scientific writing and gain practical experience in appraising their peers’ ongoing work.
GS501: Research Methodology and Biostatics
Coordinator: M. McGregor Total hours: 72
An introduction to research design, sampling, sources of data, and data analysis applied to health care research. Discusses basic statistical tests and variables, with emphasis on the understanding of the tests to be applied, given specific clinical hypotheses. Students are introduced to simple continuous and discrete variable statistics as well as computer software available for data analysis. Students learn the systematic steps necessary to develop a research project and proposal, apply for a research grant, and publish a manuscript. An understanding of when to use professional statistical expertise is developed.
GS502: Teaching Methodology and Learning Theory
Coordinator: E. Morton Total hours: 28
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective and competent teachers. Students gain advanced understanding in the development of courses, presentations and course materials using a systematic approach. They develop the skills and understanding to teach individuals and small groups in a clinical setting and to deliver instruction to small and large groups in classroom settings, using a variety of strategies. The issues relevant to evaluating student performance in different educational settings are discussed. Students are provided with an understanding of the process of evaluating program effectiveness both formatively and summarily.
GS503: Advanced Issues in Pain and Chiropractic Management
Coordinators: E. Tunks and O. Tunks Total hours: 09
Discusses the conceptual understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the sensation of pain. Discusses the appropriateness of examination and the role of chiropractic in the management of specific pain conditions. Emphasis is on common psychological conditions that may be encountered in clinical practice. Reviews coping strategies, interview skills, and referral networks.
GS504: Advanced Chiropractic Jurisprudence
Coordinator: N. Abramson Total hours: 15
Discusses the responsibilities of the chiropractic specialist as a consultant to various groups. Reviews methods of examination, report writing, interprofessional skills, and the role of the expert witness. Specific emphasis is on discussing the impact of personal injury and malpractice claims. Also discusses other issues surrounding consent, ethics and factors in malpractice.
GS505/605: Graduate Student Seminars / Advanced Graduate Student Seminars (Resident Rounds)
Coordinator: TBA Total hours: 32 per year
Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of specific clinical conditions and issues, presentation skills, and experience in ‘on-the-spot’ questioning. The core content of Resident Rounds is predetermined, with inclusion of special-interest topics at the discretion of the coordinator. Resident Rounds emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving as opposed to factual recall, and encourage learning by creating an atmosphere for discussion. Different teaching and lecturing strategies are utilized during rounds, as each resident is responsible for the presentation of selected material.
GS506: Regional Plain Film Analysis and Advanced Imaging
Coordinator: T. Pringle Total hours: 40
Advanced radiographic interpretation of skeletal pathology is emphasized in a problem based format. Reviews radiographic characteristics of arthritides, tumours, and other disorders, and discusses the utilization of specific views and radiographic investigative methods. Emphasis is on integration of radiographic findings, anatomical structures, pathological processes and clinical presentation.
GS507: Injury Biomechanics – Mechanisms of Injury, Repair and Rehabilitation
Coordinator: D. Grondin Total hours: 33
This course brings together the fundamental knowledge of biomechanics and the biology of repair to examine the mechanisms of injury, repair, and rehabilitation. Critical to strategies of prevention and clinical treatment planning this course will use problem based learning styles; small group discussions; graduate and departmental seminars to prepare the student for roles in injury and disability assessment, ergonomic analysis and care administration.