Inter-Professional Practice (OPTA 2532)

This course addresses both Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy skills using an interdisciplinary approach. The course further develops the skills learned in the previous Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant courses. The course focuses on providing treatment to clients within the community environment. Other topics include advanced wheelchair skills as well as specialized interventions including treatments for pediatric, bariatric and oncology clients.
Course code: OPTA 2532
Credits: 5.0
Length: 120.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTA&number=2532
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Additional Information

  • 1. Geriatric care
    2. Home care and community based care
    3. Challenges of working in the community
    4. Falls prevention
    5. Community based exercise
    6. Beriatric clients in the community
    7. Home adaptation, accessibility and risks
    8. Meal planning and preparation
    9. Access to transit and route planning
    10. Power mobility and advanced power chairs
    11. Advanced wheelchair maintenance and advanced positioning and equipment use
    12. Oncology
    13. Palliative care
    14. Hydrotherapy
    15. Paediatric intervention
    16. Augmentative communication and assistive technology
    17. 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.