The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes occupational therapy treatments and interventions for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
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.
- OT Principles and Concepts in Canada
- Intervention approaches to OTA
- Finish and apply splints for musculoskeletal conditions
- Activity analysis and grading
- Joint protection and energy conservation
- Assistive devices
- Fine motor treatment
- Wheelchair positioning and adaptation
- ADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- IADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- Documentation – Transfer of function
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40399 |
January 5, 2027 to February 25, 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.