Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (07751)
Credential:
Diploma
Tuition fee:
8197.00/Semester (CAD)
Is highly competitive:
No
School:
Humber PolytechnicLength:
4 Semesters
Category:
Health & Communities Services
Level:
Undergraduate
Type:
Regular
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
100.00 CAD
Campuses:
North Campus
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA and PTA) 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.
Academic requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:
Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) or Grade 12 Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) or equivalent
- Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
- Mature student status
- College or university transfer status
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.