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OPTA 1334: Professional Practice 2
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on further development of the inter-professional skills required for building successful teams. Students develop and write personal learning objectives for their first practicum experience. Students also learn how to problem solve basic psychosocial situations and dilemmas as well as issues involving sensitive practice.
Credits
1.5
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:
- Demonstrate written documentation using selected systems and record keeping forms in a clinical setting.
- Describe workload measurement for OTA and PTA practice.
- Describe professional responsibility with respect to cultural diversity and inclusivity of clients.
- Apply an ethical decision making process to determine actions for ethical dilemmas in OTA and PTA practice.
- Demonstrate professional responsibilities for practice in specific health care agencies.
- Demonstrate beginning understanding of the role of the OTA and PTA in community practice settings.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 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 |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
x4 |
|
Lab Work |
25 |
as per rubric |
|
Field Experience |
35 |
as per rubric |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Documentation
- 2. Workload measurement
- 3. Psychosocial issues
- 4. Sensitive practice
- 5. Practicum requirements
- 6. Community partnerships
- 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.