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OPTA 2532: Inter-Professional Practice
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course addresses both Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy skills using an interdisciplinary approach. The course further develops the skills learned in the previous Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant courses. The course focuses on providing treatment to clients within the community environment. Other topics include advanced wheelchair skills as well as specialized interventions including treatments for pediatric, bariatric and oncology clients.
Credits
5.0
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:
- Explain the role of the OTA and PTA in the treatment of geriatric clients
- Explain the role of the OTA and PTA in the provision of home and community therapy services, and the challenges that arise from working in a community environment
- Use strategies and devices to optimize independence with ADLs and IADLs for clients based in the community
- Teach strategies to enhance clients’ community access and mobility
- Explain the role of the OTA and PTA in the treatment of oncology clients
- Outline the typical palliative care treatment process in BC
- Perform selected hydrotherapy treatment techniques for various client populations
- Perform selected interventions for paediatric clients
- Perform treatment interventions for clients who are bariatric
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 120
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 or an OTA.
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 |
10 |
X 1 as per evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
40 |
X 4 formative skill assessments as per checklists |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Geriatric care 2. Home care and community based care 3. Challenges of working in the community 4. Falls prevention 5. Community based exercise 6. Beriatric clients in the community 7. Home adaptation, accessibility and risks 8. Meal planning and preparation 9. Access to transit and route planning 10. Power mobility and advanced power chairs 11. Advanced wheelchair maintenance and advanced positioning and equipment use 12. Oncology 13. Palliative care 14. Hydrotherapy 15. Paediatric intervention 16. Augmentative communication and assistive technology 17. 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.