vcc.ca
OPTA 1132: Health Care and Rehabilitation
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides an introduction to the Canadian health care system, the determinants of health and the roles and responsibilities of the health care team members. The role and scope of practice of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists are also discussed. The duties and responsibilities of Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists Assistants are described as well as the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide rehabilitation services to a diverse client population.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Canadian health care system
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the health care team
- Discuss the factors that affect the health of people living in Canada
- Explain the role and scope of practice of an Occupational Therapist
- Explain the role and scope of practice of a Physical Therapist
- Explain the duties and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Explain the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide rehabilitation services to a diverse population
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, presentations, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
x1 |
|
Assignments |
85 |
x6 |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Canadian health care system
- 2. Healthcare team
- 3. Factors affecting health
- 4. Role of Occupational Therapist
- 5. Role of Physical Therapist
- 6. Duties of Occupational Therapist Assistant
- 7. Duties of Physical Therapist Assistant
- 8. Cultural Diversity
- 9. Introduction to ethics
- 10. Introduction to psychosocial issues
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.