Presentation of the program
The Professional Qualification Program in occupational therapy is intended for occupational therapists that graduated from institutions outside of Canada wishing to practise occupational therapy in Quebec with a valid prescription from the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ).
Program strengths and features
This program aims to develop competencies necessary to practise occupational therapy in Quebec. It advocates an academic path adapted to the needs of graduates from outside of Canada. Candidates are integrated into courses taken by students enrolled in the regular occupational therapy programs. A set of activities designed to prepare students for specific courses is also part of the Professional Qualification Program.
Moreover, individual and group support is offered to candidates in order to facilitate their integration and progress towards the practice of occupational therapy in Quebec.
Purpose of the program
The successful completion of the Professional Qualification Program in conformity with the prescription provided by the OEQ allows recognition of the equivalence of the candidate’s training. This training recognition can lead to the delivery of a licence of practice from the OEQ.
This program does not lead to the obtention of a master’s degree in occupational therapy, neither does it allow students to access other university programs.
Contact us
Director of the Occupational Therapy Program
Johanne Higgins, OT, PhD
Associate Professor
Tel: 514-343-6111, #1890
Study Program Advisor
Johanne Beaulieu, OT, Msc
Occupational Therapy Program
Tel: 514-343-6111, #50079
Clerical Work Coordination Technician
Noura Ramou
Tel: 514-343-6111, #1890
Street address
Professional Qualification Program in occupational therapy
École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine
Université de Montréal
7077, du Parc Ave.
Office #403-E
Montreal (Quebec) Canada H3N 1X7
Mailing address
Professional Qualification Program in occupational therapy
École de réadaptation
Faculté de médecine
Université de Montréal
PO Box 6128, Downtown station
Montreal (Quebec) Canada H3C 3J7