Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Several placement opportunities in settings such as hospitals, private clinics and home care
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, College Drive – North Bay
Start a career in this rewarding health field. OTAs and PTAs work with people who have limited or impaired functionality due to injury, illness, disability or aging. Learn in a hands-on environment to develop the skills you need to work in clinical and community-based settings under the guidance and supervision of registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Your Future Career
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Senior living centres
- Clinics
- Rehabilitation centres
- Extended care facilities
What You Learn
- Occupational/physiotherapy skills
- Anatomy and physiology
- Function and movement specialized training
- Therapeutic exercise
- Rehabilitation practice
- Human lifespan development
- Mental health concepts and techniques
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 Biology (C) or (U)
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
OTP100 | Intro to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy |
OTP105 | Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Rehab Professional |
OTP115 | Foundational Skills in OTA/PTA Practice |
OTP140 | Trends and Issues in Rehabilitation |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples (Gen Ed) |
CMM125 | College Communications 1 |
Semester 2
OTP125 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Practice |
OTP130 | Conditions Impacting Function I |
OTP135 | Physiotherapy Skills-Therapeutic Exercise |
OTP145 | Occupational Therapy Skills I |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (OTA Sem 2) |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
Semester 3
OTP200 | Rehabilitation Practice I |
OTP205 | Conditions Impacting Function II |
OTP210 | Physiotherapy Skills - Therapeutic Modalities |
OTP215 | Occupational Therapy Skills II |
OTP235 | Mental Health Concepts & Interventions |
OTP225 | Clinical Documentation Skills |
Semester 4
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (OTA Sem 4) |
OTP230 | Rehabilitation Practice II |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | $85 | - | $4039.33 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | $110 | - | $3924.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | $85 | - | $14693.75 |
2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | $110 | - | $14578.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Welcome Package with Required Documentation 2020-2021
Communicable Disease Screening Form - 2021/22
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- Name Tag - apx. $10.00-15.00
- Business Casual Clothing - up to $100.00
- Clearance Card - $35.00
- Health Immunizations - cost will vary
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
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Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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