Group Principles and Practice - OTA

Course code OPTA 1352

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on previously learned knowledge and skills, this course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients. This course emphasizes leading occupational therapy interventions in a group setting to promote functional independence for a wide variety of clients.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1243, OPTA 1246.

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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
60398 May 5, 2026
to May 28, 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.