Occupational Therapist Assistant 3

Course code OPTA 2433

Credit 4.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on Occupational Therapy 1 and 2 this course continues to focus on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Occupational Therapist and their clients. The course emphasizes occupational therapy treatments and interventions for clients with mental health conditions and clients with dementia and the promotion of independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 1. Group planning and implementation
    2. Behavioural Approach
    3. Challenging behaviours
    4. Psychosocial rehabilitation
    5. Trauma informed care
    6. Relaxation Techniques
    7. OTA Intervention for Dementia
    8. Professional behaviour

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.