Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (POA)
Credential:
Diploma
Tuition fee:
8957.25/Semester (CAD)
Is highly competitive:
No
School:
Fleming CollegeLength:
4 Semesters
Category:
Health & Communities Services
Level:
Undergraduate
Type:
Regular
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
110.00 CAD
Campuses:
Sutherland Campus
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
With ever-increasing numbers of aging people requiring assistance to continue a full life, the need has never been greater for occupational therapists(OTs), physiotherapists (PTs) and their assistants. While a great deal of work these days is with seniors, there's also much to be done with those recovering from surgery, health conditions such as cancer or stroke, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. You can help people get back into their lives - as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant.
As an OTA and PTA, you'll help awaken people's physical potential - and learn more about yourself in the process. Throughout the deliberately broad-based four-semester program, you'll learn how to assist clients to achieve their health goals.
Rather than focus your studies exclusively on the occupational therapy or physical therapy streams, you will develop the ability to work with both professions.
The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program at Fleming College has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP) in collaboration with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The status of Accreditation was awarded to the program on April 30, 2020 for the period until April 30, 2026.
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program,
c/o Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada,
Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West,
London, Ontario, N6J 1Y5
(226) 636-0632
www.otapta.ca
Academic requirements
Students applying to Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and any two Gr 11 or 12 C Sciences
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Gr 11 and 12 University/College (UC) Science.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.