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: https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTA&number=1133

Corequisites

OPTA 1131, OPTA 1132, OPTA 1134, OPTA 1135, and OPTA 1136.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

† 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.

Introduction to Rehabilitation Skills (OPTA 1133)

Corequisites

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