Program Overview

Therapeutic Mobility - THPR 1100

Course Description

Learn and apply the principles of therapeutic mobility within a rehabilitation context, including body mechanics, functional mobility, bed mobility, lifts and transfers, gait retraining, fitting gait aids, operating wheelchairs, and seating mechanics. Practise documenting and reporting interventions and findings.

Course Details

Course Code

THPR1100

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 30 hours
• Lab: 15 hours

Prerequisites

• Co-requisites: ANPH 1000, ENGL 2510
• Restricted to Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

Delivery Methods

• In person
• Online anytime

Course Schedule

Edmonton

• Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am | 40700 | A01 | No
• Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | 40702 | A02 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am | 10662 | A01 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm | 10664 | A02 | No

Online

• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 24, 2026 | | 10666 | O01 | No

Program Information

To take this course, apply to our Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant program. Read our application guide for more information.