Overview

Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants play a vital supporting role in the assessment, planning and implementation of therapeutic care for patients with the goal of achieving functional independence and occupational performance. They help teach clients to cope with limits in movement, daily functioning and activities.

Through classroom theory, lab techniques, group work and practical experience, you prepare to work with patients coping with health limitations. During various clinical placements, you apply theory and knowledge while further developing your skills.

With more than 600 hours of clinical placements during the program, you increase your understanding of the field and gain confidence assisting professional therapists in various healthcare facilities.

Careers

Graduates from Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program at Algonquin College may find employment as an assistant to an occupational therapist or physiotherapist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication Skills in Rehabilitation
Environmental Citizenship
Rehabilitation and the Healthcare System
Rehabilitation Concepts Through the Lifespan
Ota Therapeutic Skills: Musculoskeletal

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Be sure to apply by the Equal Consideration deadline of February 1. You can apply after February 1 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

105

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy View 23 other Bachelors in Physiotherapy 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

PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent)
Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent)
Biology, Grade 11 or 12
All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20 OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16794 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8397 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4990 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2495 CAD per semester during 24 months.

National:

Semester 2: $2,290

Semester 3: $2,244
Semester 4: $2,227

International:

Semester 2: $8,441

Semester 3: $8,395
Semester 4: $8,378

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Ottawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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