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Diploma in Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistant

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat

Program Overview

The Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) career is aimed at improving patient/clients health, movement, and quality of life. As an OTA/PTA, you will work under the direction of Occupational Therapists (OT) to help clients successfully perform daily activities related to self-care, leisure, and work, school or play. You will also work under the direction of physiotherapists (PT) to help provide treatment to help patients recover from illness or injury to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or lessen physical limitations. If you are a compassionate and creative individual who enjoys working with people and being part of the health care and rehabilitation team, this program may be a good fit for you. Working with clients of all ages ranging from infants to seniors with a variety of health conditions, you will learn how to use a variety of interventions to help your clients.

Program Key Stats

$14453 (Annual cost)
Rolling


70 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Alberta high school courses or equivalents, An interview and/or letter of intent, A current resume, A personal profile questionnaire providing information related to your background and suitability for the program, One reference.

Career Options

  • Careers in Health Regions/Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Continuing Care Facilities
  • Schools
  • Community and Government Health Agencies
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Program

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