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OPTA 1133: Introduction to Rehabilitation Skills
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the basic practical skills required to assist Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists in providing rehabilitation treatments and interventions. Students develop and practice their skills in a lab setting. Students learn how to prepare clients for treatments, use proper body mechanics, adjust and use manual wheelchairs as well as perform simple treatments and exercises.
Credits
5.0
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:
- Apply the principles of teaching and learning when implementing beginning rehabilitation interventions
- Use correct body mechanics and posture while performing clinical skills
- Apply principles of positioning and draping when preparing clients for rehabilitation interventions
- Apply OTA/PTA knowledge when implementing basic rehabilitation skills
- Demonstrate the principles of mobility assistance when performing rehabilitation interventions
- Demonstrate the principles of assistive equipment when meeting specific clients needs
- Demonstrate professional behavior in a simulated environment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions. Lab activities comprise a minimum of 50% of the course in order to optimize student learning of the practical skills required to work as a PTA or OTA.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%) in both written and practical components of course
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
45 |
x3 |
|
Clinical Examination |
45 |
x3 as per evaluation tool |
|
Lab Work |
5 |
as per checklists |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Draping and positioning
- 2. Body Mechanics
- 3. Core stability
- 4. Vital signs
- 5. Point of care risk assessment
- 6. Basic wheelchair skills
- 7. Wheelchair assemble
- 8. Hospital bed basics
- 9. Manual transfers
- 10. Mechanical transfers
- 11. Introduction to ADL’s
- 12. Therapeutic exercises
- 13. Manual resistance exercise
- 14. Professional behavior
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.