Introduction to Rehabilitation Skills (OPTA 1133)

This course introduces students to the basic practical skills required to assist Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists in providing rehabilitation treatments and interventions. Students develop and practice their skills in a lab setting. Students learn how to prepare clients for treatments, use proper body mechanics, adjust and use manual wheelchairs as well as perform simple treatments and exercises.
Course code: OPTA 1133
Credits: 5.0
Length: 120.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTA&number=1133
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  • 1. Draping and positioning
  • 2. Body Mechanics
  • 3. Core stability
  • 4. Vital signs
  • 5. Point of care risk assessment
  • 6. Basic wheelchair skills
  • 7. Wheelchair assemble
  • 8. Hospital bed basics
  • 9. Manual transfers
  • 10. Mechanical transfers
  • 11. Introduction to ADL’s
  • 12. Therapeutic exercises
  • 13. Manual resistance exercise
  • 14. Professional behavior

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.