OPTA 2432: Physical Therapist Assistant 3
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
Description
Building on previously learned knowledge and skills this course continues to focus on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, circulatory disorders and clients with amputations.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform physiotherapy treatment techniques for clients with cardiac conditions.
- Perform physiotherapy treatment techniques for clients with respiratory conditions.
- Position and mobilize clients post abdominal or thoracic surgeries.
- Explain the role of the PTA in suctioning and in the management of clients with tracheostomies and ventilators.
- Provide physiotherapy treatment techniques for clients with peripheral vascular disease.
- Provide physiotherapy treatment techniques for clients with amputations.
- Demonstrate professional behavior in a simulated environment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based
learning, videos, small group discussions, student-led review sessions, field trips and guest speakers. Lab
activities comprise a minimum of 50% of the course in order to optimize student learning of the practical
skills required to work as a PTA.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%) in both written and practical components of course
Evaluation Plan
Type
|
Percentage
|
Assessment activity
|
Quizzes/Tests
|
45
|
X 3
|
Clinical Examination
|
30
|
X 2 as per evaluation form
|
Lab Work
|
10
|
formative skills assessment
|
Assignments
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10
|
X 1 assignment
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Participation
|
5
|
as per rubric
|
Course topics
- 1. Vital sign assessment of cardio-respiratory clients
2. Management of cardiac and respiratory distress
3. Breathing exercises and coughing
4. Oxygen therapy
5. Secretion removal techniques
6. Positioning and mobilizing clients post abdominal or thoracic surgery with lines and tubes
7. Rehabilitation post heart or lung surgery and post myocardial infarction
8. Pulmonary rehabilitation
9. Tracheostomy management and ventilators
10. Management of circulatory disorders
11. Rehabilitation post amputations
12. Paediatric respiratory care
13. 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.