The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients. The course emphasizes occupational therapy treatments and interventions for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADL's) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL's).
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. OT Principles and Concepts in Canada
- 2. Intervention approaches to OTA
- 3. Activity analysis and grading
- 4. Fine motor treatment
- 5. Modalities
- 6. ADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- 7. Assistive devices
- 8. Joint protection and energy conservation
- 9. Basic splints
- 10. Wheelchair positioning and adaptation
- 11. Mattress Basics
- 12. Basic IADL’s
- 13. Professional behaviour
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.