Health Care and Rehabilitation

Course code OPTA 1132

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides an introduction to the Canadian health care system, the determinants of health and the roles and responsibilities of the health care team members. The role and scope of practice of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists are also discussed. The duties and responsibilities of Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists Assistants are described as well as the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide rehabilitation services to a diverse client population.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 1. Canadian health care system
  • 2. Healthcare team
  • 3. Factors affecting health
  • 4. Role of Occupational Therapist
  • 5. Role of Physical Therapist
  • 6. Duties of Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • 7. Duties of Physical Therapist Assistant
  • 8. Cultural Diversity
  • 9. Introduction to ethics
  • 10. Introduction to psychosocial issues

How to register

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

Course schedules

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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.