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Diploma of Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Welland, 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 (0 year): 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
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
- Grade/context: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U or equivalent)
- Some programmes add Mathematics
- Sciences or an audition/portfolio
- No overall minimum average published for most diploma/certificate programmes (Pharmacy Technician and similar: 60% in required courses).
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Mathematics, Sciences, Audition or portfolio for some programmes.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Allied Health |
| Department | Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.