OPTA Practicum 1

Course code OPTA 1354

Credit 5.0

Length 160.0 hours

Course outline View

This first practicum experience provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom and labs to the clinical environment at a beginning level. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist, students gain practical experience in either a hospital, clinic or long-term care facility.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1234, OPTA 1351, OPTA 1352, OPTA 1353.

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What you will learn

  • 1. Role of OTA and/or PTA
    2. Treatment implementation
    3. Collaboration
    4. Support rehabilitation team
    5. Reporting
    6. Communication
    7. Documentation
    8. Professional competencies
    9. Health and wellness

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60400 June 1, 2026
to June 26, 2026
Practicum Off Site 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.