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.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70509 |
September 8, 2026 to December 16, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.