MSK Principles and Practice - OTA (OPTA 1243)
The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes occupational therapy treatments and interventions for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Course code: OPTA 1243
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 75.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
OPTA 1133. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Additional Information
- OT Principles and Concepts in Canada
- Intervention approaches to OTA
- Finish and apply splints for musculoskeletal conditions
- Activity analysis and grading
- Joint protection and energy conservation
- Assistive devices
- Fine motor treatment
- Wheelchair positioning and adaptation
- ADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- IADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- Documentation - Transfer of function
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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