Group Principles and Practice - PTA

Course code OPTA 1351

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

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Building on previously learned knowledge and skills, this course continues to focus on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients. This course emphasizes physiotherapy treatment and interventions in a group setting to promote balance, strength, cardio-pulmonary health and functional mobility for a wide variety of clients.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1242, OPTA 1245.

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.

  • Group planning and implementation
  • Considerations for leading groups for different populations
  • Responding to challenging behaviours
  • Communication in a group setting
  • Documentation for therapeutic groups

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60126 May 4, 2027
to May 26, 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.