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OPTA 1235: Communications 2
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop the professional communication skills required to work with diverse client populations across the lifespan. The importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients is also discussed. Strategies for developing therapeutic relationships are identified and practised.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Discuss the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients.
- Identify strategies that promote the development of therapeutic relationships.
- Use communication strategies to effectively communicate with children and their caregivers.
- Use communication strategies to effectively communicate with older adults.
- Use communication strategies to effectively communicate with clients who have English as an additional language.
- Use communication strategies to effectively communicate with clients who have mental health and/or cognitive changes.
- Explore communication approaches that are compassionate, culturally appropriate, client-centred for all cultures with consideration for Indigenous peoples.
- Explain the role of the OTA and PTA in advocating for clients.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour with diverse populations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions. Role rehearsals, recordings, reflective practice and in-class presentations will also be included.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%) in both written and practical components of course
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
65 |
X 3 as per rubrics |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
X 1 |
|
Clinical Examination |
20 |
1 practical assessment |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Therapeutic relationships
- 2. Communication approaches
- 3. Communicating with children
- 4. Communicating with older adults
- 5. Communicating with clients who have English as an additional language
- 6. Communicating with clients who have mental health issues
- 7. Communicating with clients who have cognitive changes
- 8. Client advocacy
- 9. Professional behaviour
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.