Introduction to Professional Practice

Course code OPTA 1136

Credit 1.5

Length 30.0 hours

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This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills they need to assist Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists to provide treatment and interventions to clients. Topics include gathering and recording client information, infection control protocols, confidentiality requirements, and teamwork. The on-line learning modules required by the Health Authorities for practicum placements are also completed in this course.

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. Documentation
  • 2. Infection control
  • 3. Student Practice Education Core Orientation (SPECO)
  • 4. Informed consent
  • 5. Confidentiality
  • 6. Academic readiness skills
  • 7. Interdisciplinary team dynamics
  • 8. Professional behaviour

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70512 September 14, 2026
to December 14, 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.