Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant

conestoga college

Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 50
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 17,932

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-11-01
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Program Description

This College Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to perform their role as occupational therapist assistants and physiotherapist assistants (OTAs and PTAs). OTAs and PTAs are primarily responsible for implementation of treatment plans to promote physical functioning or to enhance participation in activities of daily living for individuals with a wide range of health conditions.
The program integrates classroom theory with hands-on practical skills learning in living lab settings. To enhance critical thinking, decision making and leadership skills, the program makes use of diverse learning opportunities such as small group case-based learning, simulation exercises, applied learning projects and e-learning. Exposure to clinical experiences across a variety of clinical settings is integrated into the curriculum to ensure students have an opportunity to apply skills in a supervised setting.

Other Requirements

  • Grade 12 with minimum 50%. Admission Requirements - Grade 12 compulsory English or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications or equivalent. Grade 12 Mathematics or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics. Grade 11 or 12 Biology or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology. Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Chemistry or equivalent OR Grade 12 Exercise Science OR Grade 12 Kinesiology OR Grade 11 or 12 Science OR Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry. A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Program requirements - Health care workers are to be in good health. It is recommended that you contact the program coordinator if you have health-related issues to ensure that you are aware of the physical and emotional requirements of this program and occupation.
  • In case the program has three semesters in a year, annual tuition fee may increase for one additional semester.

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* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.