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Diploma of Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant

Vancouver Community College

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

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Vancouver Community College campus

About the program

A two-year diploma preparing assistants in occupational and physical therapy.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist assistant
  • Physical therapist assistant
  • Recreation therapy aide
  • Rehabilitation assistant in hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Long-term care and community programs

Curriculum

  • Two-year program: health care and rehabilitation foundations
  • Human anatomy
  • Physiology and functional movement
  • Common conditions and rehabilitation principles
  • Mental health concepts
  • Communication
  • OT and PT assistant skills and professional practice
  • With three 170-hour practicums of about five weeks each at sites anywhere in Alberta.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Requirements vary by programme: Grade 12 or equivalent for most diplomas with English 10 to English 12 B and maths or science prerequisites
  • Culinary
  • Cosmetology and heavy mechanical programmes ask for English 10 and Workplace Math 10. Design
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Sign language
  • Dental technology and early childhood programmes add a portfolio
  • Audition
  • Interview or competitive selection. Applicants must be 17 or older by the start date.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent for most diplomas (Culinary Arts, Cosmetology and Heavy Mechanical Technology ask only English 10 plus Workplace Math 10); subject prerequisites by programme (maths, human biology, anatomy); portfolio, audition, interview or competitive selection for Design, Music, Dance, Sign Language Interpretation, Dental Technology Sciences, Early Childhood Care and Education; international applicants at least 17 (some 18)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Check that the selected program is open for international applications. Apply through the official admissions website for one program and intake. Submit the passport photo page and required academic documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee. Review the admission decision and pay the deposit stated in the offer. Apply for the study permit if required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,697 CAD
Application fee$145 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBroadway
Faculty or schoolHealth Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value94
Study pace_
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInternational Regional Entrance Award 500-5,000 CAD for new international applicants from underrepresented countries to PGWP-eligible programmes (first-come, first-served)

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.