MSK Principles and Practice - PTA

Course code OPTA 1242

Credit 3.5

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

Prerequisites

OPTA 1133.

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What you will learn

  • Goniometry
  • Gait
  • Ambulation and ambulatory devices
  • Stability, balance, proprioception and core
  • Thermal modalities
  • Exercise for arthritis and osteoporosis
  • Edema management
  • Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Mobilization post orthopaedic surgeries
  • Documentation - Transfer of function

How to register

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

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

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.