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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Durham College

Program Overview

Whether you re interested in a career in health care, rehabilitation or social services, the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTPA) program will prepare you to work with clients of all ages with a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental conditions. Working under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist, you will maximize physical function and occupational performance to promote increased daily functioning and overall well-being for your clients.

Program Key Stats

$15134 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


90
650
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada., Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5 / IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20 / Pearson PTE: 50-57 / CAEL: Overall score of 60, no section below 60, High school (secondary school) transcript, High school (secondary school) diploma, Two additional senior level subjects, Grade 12 English (C or U), Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

Career Options

  • Physiotherapy assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant
  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Vocational rehabilitation assistant
  • Special education assistant

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