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Diploma of Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Toronto, Canada
- 1.33 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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 (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
- Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, Programme-specific
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo Cambridge 167
- Institutional test Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Funds
- Study Permit Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,005 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Morningside Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Allied Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Healthcare |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is $18,005 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo Cambridge 167, Institutional test Duolingo 105.