Overview

This Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Graduate Diploma delivered at Fanshawe College prepares students to work under the direction of occupational therapists and/or physiotherapists to support the therapeutic assessment, treatment and care of clients.

The curriculum is delivered through a variety of educational platforms including in-person and virtual classrooms as well as in-person laboratory instruction, with a focus on the role of the OTA/PTA in supporting clients with musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions.

Students in the program have access to a brand new, purpose-built clinical laboratory that has ten treatment cubicles and the latest equipment. The program also leverages many other Fanshawe resources including the Health Sciences “Activities of Daily Living” Apartment which simulates a patients' living space (kitchen, living room, bathroom) and equipment offered by the Simulation Lab (ie Pregnancy Suits). All of these resources support an effective student environment for learning and adds to their preparation to successfully work with patients and the healthcare system.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.0803. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program have the knowledge and skills to help clients cope with their limitations and improve their quality of life. They can pursue careers as a physiotherapy assistant or occupational therapy assistant in a variety of settings including:

retirement homes

long-term care facilities

rehabilitation clinics

hospitals

mental health agencies

nursing homes

physiotherapy clinics

child treatment centres

home care services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rehabilitation & the Healthcare System

Development Across the Lifespan

Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy

Anatomy & Physiology

Musculoskeletal Conditions
Clinical Placement 1
Concepts in Mental Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with a minimum final grade of 65 in each the following courses:

- Grade 12 English (C or U)

- Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, M or U)

- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 Introductory Kinesiology (U)

Students who do not meet these requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees preparatory program that provides all the admissions requirements for this program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24970 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5565 CAD / year

≈ 5565 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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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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Living costs

London

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