Building on previously learned knowledge and skills, this course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients with varied neurological conditions. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments to promote functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with neurological conditions and injuries. Additionally, the course instructs students on the correct use of electro-physical agents (EPA) as a therapeutic modality as directed by the physiotherapist.
Prerequisites
OPTA 1242, OPTA 1245, OPTA 1351.
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.
- Introduction to neurological rehabilitation and various treatment approaches
- Muscle tone management
- Functional mobility in the neurological client including bed mobility, standing, manual transfers, wheelchair use, and ambulation activities.
- Strength, balance and coordination in the neurological client.
- Altered sensation in the neurological client
- Altered cognition and the physiotherapist assistant in neurological rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy treatment techniques for neurological clients
- Complications post neurological injury
- Functional outcomes post spinal cord injury
- Management of progressive neurological disorders
- Electro-physical agents (EPA's)
- Documentation – Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71913 |
September 8, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
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.