Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
Available as a two-year program
Occupational therapist and physiotherapist assistants (OT/PTAs) support individuals in achieving optimal mobility and daily functioning. Prepare for a rewarding career helping people of all ages and abilities improve their quality of life.
NOTE: This program is available to domestic students only.
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- Credential
Two-year Ontario College Diploma
- Start Date
September entry
- Location
Belleville campus
Find your career
OT/PTAs find meaningful employment supporting their clients’ overall health and wellness in a variety of health care settings:
- Hospitals
- Therapy clinics
- Family practices
- Wellness centres
- Long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation centres
Is it for you?
OT/PTAs encourage clients to engage their physical potential, thereby improving their quality of life. You may thrive in this career if you are:
- Passionate about helping others
- Supportive and compassionate
- Organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Inquisitive and eager to solve problems
- Respectful and empathetic
Experiential learning
This hands-on program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team under the supervision of an occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist:
- Engage in interactive learning experiences in the College’s fitness facilities and with state-of-the-art simulation technology in Loyalist’s newly renovated interprofessional simulation centre.
- Gain confidence and experience with the implementation and evaluation of safe and effective occupational and physical treatment modalities for individuals of all ages and with a variety of physical, social or cognitive exceptionalities.
- Learn with registered and experienced occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
- Develop your communication and applied skills in this particular scope of practice during more than 500 clinical placement hours in a variety of settings.