OPTA 1331: Conditions 2
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
Description
This course focuses on the conditions that affect the nervous system, including neurological and mental health conditions. The causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, and medical management of selected neurological and mental health conditions are described.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define key medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the neurological system
- Describe the cause, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of selected peripheral nervous system conditions
- Describe the cause, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of selected central nervous system conditions
- Describe the cause, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of selected degenerative nervous system disorders
- Explain key issues in the delivery of mental health services in BC
- Define key medical terms and abbreviations associated with mental health and psychiatric disorders
- Describe the cause, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of common psychiatric disorders
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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80
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X 4
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Assignments
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15
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1 assignment
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Participation
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5
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as per rubric
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Course topics
- 1. Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the nervous system
- 2. Peripheral nervous system disorders
- 3. Central nervous system disorders
- 4. Degenerative nervous system disorders
- 5. Mental Health Services in BC
- 6. Medical terms and abbreviations associated with mental health disorders
- 7. Psychiatric disorders
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.