Professional Practice 2 - Practicum Preparation

Course code OPTA 1353

Credit 1.0

Length 15.0 hours

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This course focuses on preparing occupational therapist assistant (OTA) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) students for their initial practicum experience by guiding them in developing personal learning objectives. It emphasizes key job-related skills such as workload measurement and clinical documentation. Students will enhance their ability to navigate advanced ethical dilemmas through problem-based learning (PBL).

Prerequisites

OPTA 1236.

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What you will learn

  • Documentation
  • Workload measurement
  • Practicum specific requirements
  • Ethics
  • Electronic Portfolios

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60399 May 4, 2026
to May 29, 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.