Building on previously learned knowledge and skills, this 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 neurological conditions and injuries and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
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. Modifying devices
- 2. Fabricating ADL aids
- 3. Advanced splinting
- 4. ADL strategies
- 5. Upper extremity rehabilitation
- 6. Advanced wheelchair skills, positioning and adaptation
- 7. Feeding and swallowing
- 8. Communication strategies/boards
- 9. Cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation
- 10. Advanced IADL’s
- 11. OTA intervention for SCI clients
- 12. OTA intervention for progressive neurological disorders
- 13. Professional behavior
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.