Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Study location	Canada, Ontario, King City
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, plus 4 mandatory work placements
Study language	English
Course code	OTP

Tuition fee	CA$17,503 per program The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,783), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Biology, OR Grade 12 Exercise Science The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

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Overview

An Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant is a versatile healthcare professional who assists licensed occupational therapists and physiotherapists in providing comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients. With a broad skill set, they support individuals of various age groups in enhancing their physical, cognitive, emotional, and developmental well-being. By implementing treatment plans, guiding patients through exercises, teaching adaptive techniques and monitoring progress, these professionals contribute to improving functional independence, mobility, and overall quality of life. Their dedication helps patients recover from injuries, surgeries and medical conditions, facilitating their journey towards regaining strength, flexibility and overall physical well-being.

Ontario has seen a growing need to support the aging population, individuals with disabilities as well as those with rehabilitative needs or injuries. Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and their assistants are much needed health care professionals responsible for helping individuals to recover and maintain their physical abilities while managing functional limitations associated with a range of acute/chronic conditions.

Unique to Seneca’s approach, in the first semester of the program you’ll learn two-eyed seeing; a theoretical concept of seeing the world through both Indigenous and Western perspectives.

The program delivery model will explore a mix of delivery modes that include an in-person hands on component as well as online, hybrid and flexible classes. You’ll gain practical experience in our brand-new, on-campus simulation lab and through robust work placements that span more than 500 hours. This allows you to apply in-class learning to a workplace, while building a professional network and ensuring you are career-ready upon graduation.

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, families and others
• Practice competently in a legal, ethical and professional manner
• Document and complete client records in a thorough, objective, accurate and non-judgmental manner
• Contribute to the development, implementation and modification of intervention/treatment plans, under the supervision of and in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist
• Incorporate principles of equity, inclusion, belonging and Indigenous understanding of health and wellness into professional practice to optimize client care

Work Experience

Students will be exposed to their professional environment by completing four mandatory work placements spread across semesters two, three and four. Students must be in good standing and meet all requirements prior to participating in the work placements. The successful completion of all four placements is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a particular placement will be secured.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• occupational therapy and physiotherapy clinics
• hospitals
• extended care facilities
• other healthcare facilities