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OPTA 2533: Professional Practice 4
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the skills required to successfully enter the workplace. Topics include employment preparation, creating a portfolio, professional boundaries and expectations, ethical dilemmas and community health care teams and partnerships.
Credits
4.5
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:
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional boundaries
- Engage in professional advocacy
- Demonstrate professional responsibilities for practice in specific health care agencies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the OTA and PTA in community practice settings
- Apply strategies for complex ethical dilemmas within community settings
- Practice OTA and PTA administrative skills to support community health care teams
- Demonstrate professional behaviours in community settings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 105
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 105
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 |
25 |
X 3 |
|
Lab Work |
35 |
as per rubric |
|
Field Experience |
35 |
as per rubric |
|
Participation |
5 |
as per rubric |
Course topics
- 1. Employment readiness skills 2. Professional portfolio 3. Professional boundaries 4. Professional advocacy 5. Practicum requirements 6. Advanced ethics in the community 7. Advanced psychosocial situations in the community 8. Administrative skills 9. Community partnerships 10. Reflection 11. Professional behaviours
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.