OPTA 1236: Professional Practice 1
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
Description
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required by Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Assistants in the workplace. Other topics include informed practice, research skills, professional associations and competencies, reflective practice and an introduction to solving ethical dilemmas.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe how the OTA and PTA national practice standards inform practice
- Explain the role and responsibilities of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Use self reflection to enhance learning and OTA and PTA practice
- Describe ethical decision making processes
- Describe the steps involved in academic writing
- Explain professional behaviour as it relates to OTA and PTA practice
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, student-led review sessions and guest speakers. Role rehearsals, 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
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
|
50
|
X 4
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Lab Work
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30
|
as per rubric
|
Clinical Examination
|
15
|
skills assessment
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Participation
|
5
|
as per rubric
|
Course topics
- 1. Learning objectives
- 2. Literature searches
- 3. Professional associations
- 4. Professional competencies
- 5. Ethics
- 6. Reflection
- 7. 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.