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Diploma of Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing assistants to support children and adults with physical impairments in rehabilitation.
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
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant. Apply concepts related to four-term programme with three field placements in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Children's treatment centre
- Clinic
- Community care agency
- Hospital (acute
- Long-term care
- Rehabilitation)
- Mental health facility
- Private industry
- School
- Seniors' residence
Curriculum
- Four-term programme with three field placements. Courses include anatomy and physiology
- Healthcare communication
- Basic clinical skills
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical pathology
- Therapeutic foundations
- Ethics
- OTA and PTA therapeutic skills I to III
- Professional issues and trends in rehabilitation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level with programme-specific subjects (usually Grade 12 English ENG4C; math
- biology or chemistry for some)
- or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; certified translations required.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher; programme-specific subjects (e.g. ENG4C and MAP4C for Computer Programming); at least 18 by end of first semester
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,185 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health Programs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,185 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $8,892 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 110, IELTS Academic 6.