MSK Principles and Practice - PTA

Course code OPTA 1242

Credit 3.5

Length 75.0 hours

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The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1133.

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.

  • Goniometry
  • Gait
  • Ambulation and ambulatory devices
  • Stability, balance, proprioception and core
  • Thermal modalities
  • Exercise for arthritis and osteoporosis
  • Edema management
  • Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Mobilization post orthopaedic surgeries
  • Documentation – Transfer of function

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40398 January 5, 2027
to February 24, 2027
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.