Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 3 work placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 07751 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,765 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,839), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) 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.
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| 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):
Note: This program does not offer a conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the English language requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant diploma program was the first in Ontario to provide formal educational preparation for occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) and continues to provide quality education. You will learn to assist in the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and programs developed to promote clients’ independence, activities and function.
Areas of focus include restoring and maximizing physical function and occupational performance, ultimately enabling clients to effectively utilize their abilities in movement, daily functioning and activity while promoting overall well-being.
Work-Integrated Learning
Practise your skills and acquire hands-on experience during over 500 hours of unpaid field experience. These field experiences are arranged by the program’s work-integrated learning officer during Semesters 2, 3 and 4.
You will be exposed to leading-edge therapeutic skills, equipment and health-care facilities. This program offers the privilege of work-integrated learning in occupational therapy and physiotherapy at some of the top teaching hospitals in Canada.
Career opportunities
There are many reasons why a person may require occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy rehabilitation services. In addition to health and wellness promotion, individuals may require assistance returning to their activities of daily living and regular work due to:
- falls
- motor vehicle accidents
- sports injuries
- spinal cord injuries
- stroke
- mental health conditions
- chronic illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and diabetes
If you relish the challenges of creative problem solving and critical thinking and enjoy meeting people while wishing to work with those who are physically, developmentally, and/or emotionally challenged, a career as an OTA/PTA is for you. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of environments such as:
- acute care and community hospitals
- rehabilitation facilities
- long-term care facilities and private practice