Group Principles and Practice - PTA

Course code OPTA 1351

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

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. This course emphasizes physiotherapy treatment and interventions in a group setting to promote balance, strength, cardio-pulmonary health and functional mobility for a wide variety of clients.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1242, OPTA 1245.

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What you will learn

  • Group planning and implementation
  • Considerations for leading groups for different populations
  • Responding to challenging behaviours
  • Communication in a group setting
  • Documentation for therapeutic groups

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60397 May 5, 2026
to May 27, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.