Acute Care Principles and Practice - PTA (OPTA 1245)

Building on previously learned knowledge and skills this course continues to focus on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients in acute care settings. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, circulatory disorders within an acute care setting
Course code: OPTA 1245
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTA&number=1245

Prerequisites

OPTA 1133.
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Additional Information

  • Vital Signs and emergency situations
  • Breathing exercises
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Secretion removal
  • Mobilizing surgical clients
  • Rehabilitation post cardiac event
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Tracheostomies, suction and ventilators
  • General respiratory conditions
  • Peripheral vascular disease and diabetes

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.