The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes occupational therapy treatments and interventions for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Prerequisites
OPTA 1133.
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What you will learn
- OT Principles and Concepts in Canada
- Intervention approaches to OTA
- Finish and apply splints for musculoskeletal conditions
- Activity analysis and grading
- Joint protection and energy conservation
- Assistive devices
- Fine motor treatment
- Wheelchair positioning and adaptation
- ADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- IADL strategies for musculoskeletal conditions
- 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.