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OPTA 1234: Lifespan Development
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course examines the developmental changes that occur across the lifespan from birth until death. Specific developmental issues that require occupational therapy and/or physical therapy are discussed as well as the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes associated with the ageing process.
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:
- Explain the rationale for the study of human development as it relates to OTA and PTA practice
- Describe the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes associated with infancy and early childhood
- Describe the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes associated with middle childhood and adolescence
- Practice strategies to facilitate effective communication when working with children and their caregivers
- Explain the development of play from birth to adolescence
- Use play within a rehabilitation context
- Explain the relationship between parenting and childhood development
- Describe the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes associated with early to middle adulthood
- Describe the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes associated with late adulthood
- Explain the emotional and psychosocial changes associated with dying
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, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions and guest speakers.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
45 |
X 3 |
|
Assignments |
50 |
X 3 assignments |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Overview of development across the lifespan
- 2. Development in infancy
- 3. Early childhood development
- 4. Motor development including orthopaedic and posture development from birth to adolescence
- 5. Middle childhood development
- 6. Adolescent development
- 7. Communication with children and their caregivers
- 8. Use of therapeutic play
- 9. Parenting as it relates to childhood development
- 10. Early adulthood development
- 11. Middle adulthood development
- 12. Late adulthood development
- 13. Death and dying
- 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.