Professional Practice 1

Course code OPTA 1236

Credit 1.5

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required by occupational therapy assistants (OTA) and physical therapy assistants (PTA) in the workplace. National competencies, professional associations and reflective practice are examined. Critical thinking and ethical decision making processes will also be addressed.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Literature searches
  • Professional associations
  • Professional competencies
  • Ethics
  • Self-reflection and goal setting

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42054 January 5, 2026
to April 20, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.