Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (1111)
Credential:
Diploma
Tuition fee:
6875.00/Semester (CAD)
Is highly competitive:
No
School:
Conestoga CollegeLength:
4 Semesters
Category:
Health Sciences, Nursing, and Emergency Services
Level:
Undergraduate
Type:
Regular
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
100.00 CAD
Campuses:
Kitchener - Doon
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
This 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.
Academic requirements
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1250), or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1395)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010)
- Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Chemistry, C or U, or equivalent; OR Grade 12 Exercise Science (PSE4U); OR Grade 12 Kinesiology (PSK4U); OR Grade 11 or 12 Science (SNC3M or SNC4M); OR Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030)
- For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note re: admission requirements
- Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas. However, students wishing to pursue a degree after graduation from this diploma program should consider enrolling in a Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program to meet admission requirements.