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Diploma of Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

Bow Valley College

  • Calgary, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A diploma training therapy assistants in occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech-language therapy and therapeutic recreation.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Therapy assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant
  • Physical therapy assistant
  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Health care assistant
  • Therapy aide in private clinics
  • Hospitals and continuing care

Curriculum

  • Twenty-eight courses over six terms (two-year in-person path
  • A nine-term path also exists): anatomy and physiology
  • Communications
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic mobility and environmental adaptations
  • Dementia studies
  • Mental health first aid
  • And five practicums of at least 150 hours covering the four therapy disciplines.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Most diplomas need English Language Arts 30-1 and
  • for business and technology diplomas
  • Math 30-1/30-2
  • or a GED or BVC Admission and Placement Test. Health diplomas set higher marks . Non-native speakers must meet English proficiency requirements; admission is first applied
  • first qualified.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent as assessed from BVC's country-specific document list, Most programmes require English Language Arts 30-1 and some Math 30-1/30-2 or Math 20-level credit, Or GED / BVC Admission and Placement Test where the programme page allows. Requirements are set per programme. Practical Nurse: English 30-1 at 60%, Math 20-1 or 60% in 20-2, Biology 30 or ANAT1101 at 64%.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84
  • PTE Academic 59-64

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport
  • English Language Proof
  • Alberta Student Number

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's admission requirements
  2. English proficiency and intake status. Apply online through the Virtual Application System and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts
  3. passport
  4. English proficiency proof and Alberta Student Number if held. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the 1
  5. 500 CAD non-refundable confirmation deposit within 21 days. It is credited to first-term tuition. Apply for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and DLI O19273769422
  6. then submit permit proof through VAS. Attend the mandatory orientation the week before classes.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,479 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$1,500 CAD

Program details

CampusCalgary Downtown
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Wellness
DepartmentHealth and Wellness
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    3 Jun 2027

    201 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.