Overview

This St. Clair College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with the IRCC’s priority list of occupational fields in long-term shortage under the updated requirements for students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024. Please consult the IRCC website for the latest updates.

If you are the type of individual who welcomes a challenge and enjoys being with people of all ages, a career as an OTA/PTA is a great career path to choose.

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physiotherapist Assistant Programme from St. Clair College key facts

Utilization of innovative, current and integrated approaches to the role of the OTA/PTA assistant.

A blend of classroom and clinical/practical learning involving “hands-on” learning.

Clinical placements within a variety of work settings including hospitals, private clinics, long term care facilities and children’s treatment centres.

Career Opportunities

As an OTA/PTA, you will work for such healthcare providers as hospitals, family health teams and community clinics, mental health facilities, long term care facilities such as Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Senior Assistive Living facilities, rehabilitation centres, and children treatment centres.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Anatomy and Physiology

Clinical Pathology

Orientation to Rehabilitation

Lifestage Development and Rehabilitation

Functional Human Movement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chatham-Kent, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology Occupational Therapy View 18 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
Grade 12 English ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
OR
equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.

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Tuition Fees

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16082 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5981 CAD / year

≈ 5981 CAD / year

Funding

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Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physiotherapist Assistant Programme from St. Clair College key facts

Career Opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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