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OPTA 2531: Conditions 4
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on a variety of conditions and diseases. Topics include conditions that affect pediatric clients, immune system disorders, clients living with cancer, clients with renal disease and the treatment of burns. The causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, and medical management of selected conditions are described.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define key medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders within the paediatric population
- Describe the cause, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of selected paediatric conditions
- Define key medical terms and abbreviations associated with oncology
- Describe the causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, medical management and side effects of selected forms of cancer
- Describe the causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of conditions that can lead to renal failure and the need for dialysis
- Describe the causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes and medical management of immune system disorders
- Describe the classification and the medical management of burns
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
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.
learning, videos, small group discussions, and student-led review sessions.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
80 |
X 4 |
|
Assignments |
15 |
1 assignment |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders within the paediatric population 2. Paediatric conditions 3. Medical terms and abbreviations associated with oncology 4. Oncology 5. Renal failure and dialysis 6. Immune system disorders 7. Burns
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.