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Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant


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Oshawa
OCAS Code
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Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
Length
Four semesters
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More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person. Learn more.
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Program Overview

Whether you’re interested in a career in health care, rehabilitation or social services, the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program will prepare you to work with clients of all ages with a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental conditions. Working under the supervision 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. Hands-on labs begin in semester one where you learn and practice therapy skills in small groups to prepare you for success in the field. This program offers 584 clinical hours in a range of unique and diverse placement settings.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
  • Two additional senior level credits

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. Please refer to Admission Processes for details regarding highly competitive programs.

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology (ANAT 1300)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • General Elective Credit (GNED 1000)
  • The Health Care System and Rehabilitation (HSYS 1301)
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills for Rehab (ICOM 1302)
  • Rehabilitation Concepts Across The Lifespan (LIFE 1303)
  • PTA Skills I (PTAI 1304)

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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Physiotherapist assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant
  • Occupational Therapist assistant
  • Vocational rehabilitation assistant
  • Special education assistant
  • Education assistant
  • Life-skills worker

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Program Details

In this two-year program you will learn to assist with the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and programs across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and throughout the continuum of care. Our faculty team brings a wide variety of clinical experiences and expertise to ensure you are well-prepared for your future career in rehabilitation.

Program highlights include:

  • Hands-on labs begin in semester one where you learn and practice therapy skills in small groups to prepare you for success in the field.
  • 584 hours of fieldwork experience, offering diverse placement settings.
  • Theory and labs specializing in teaching the knowledge and skills necessary to treat clients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, respiratory and complex conditions.
  • Realistic clinical practice and enhanced understanding of clinical conditions is reinforced with simulation scenarios, classroom guests and field trips, where appropriate.
  • Focus on development of professional skills throughout the program, including effective verbal and written communication strategies.
  • Collaborations with community partners and other disciplines allow students the opportunity to experience interprofessional rehabilitation and further develop team-work and communication skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate appropriately and effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with clients, their significant others, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and members of the interdisciplinary health care team and others.
  2. Participate in the effective functioning of interdisciplinary health care teams to optimize client physical and occupational functions.
  3. Establish, develop, maintain, and conclude client-centred, therapeutic relationships.
  4. Promote a safe environment that prevents or minimizes potential physical or mental harm to the client, therapist assistant and others.
  5. Practice in a legal, ethical, and professional manner within the role of a therapist assistant.
  6. Document client records in a thorough, objective, accurate, and timely manner within the role of the therapist assistant.
  7. Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance competence.
  8. Perform the roles and responsibilities of the therapist assistant effectively through the application of relevant knowledge of health sciences, psychosocial sciences, health conditions, resource management, and clinical procedures.
  9. Contribute to the occupational therapist's or physiotherapist's assessment of the client and the development, implementation and modification of intervention/treatment plans.
  10. Maximize the client’s occupational performance by accurately and safely implementing the interventions, and related tasks under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist.
  11. Maximize the client’s physical function by accurately and safely implementing the interventions, and related tasks under the direction and supervision of the physiotherapist.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
  • Two additional senior level credits

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. Please refer to Admission Processes for details regarding highly competitive programs.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology (ANAT 1300)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • General Elective Credit (GNED 1000)
  • The Health Care System and Rehabilitation (HSYS 1301)
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills for Rehab (ICOM 1302)
  • Rehabilitation Concepts Across The Lifespan (LIFE 1303)
  • PTA Skills I (PTAI 1304)

Semester 2

  • Concepts In Mental Health (COMH 2303)
  • Fundamentals Of Musculoskeletal Movement (FMSK 2301)
  • FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
  • OTA & PTA Introductory Field Placement (FPLA 2300)
  • OTA Skills I (OTAI 2304)
  • Presenting Conditions: Musculoskeletal Inv & Evaluation (PMSK 2302)

Semester 3

  • Fundamentals Of Neurological Structures (FNEU 3302)
  • OTA&PTA Fieldwork Placement (FPLA 3300)
  • OTA Therapeutic Skills II (OTII 3304)
  • Presenting Conditions Neurological Investigation and Evaluation (PNEU 3302)
  • PTA Therapeutic Skills II (PTII 3303)

Semester 4

  • Fundamentals Of Cardiorespiratory & Complex Conditions (FCAR 4301)
  • Communication & Function (FCOM 4305)
  • OTA & PTA Fieldwork Pregraduate Placement (FPLA 4306)
  • Presenting Conditions Cariorespiratory & Complex Conditions (PCAR 4302)
  • Professional Practice for OTA/PTA (PROP 4303)
  • PTA&OTA Therapeutic Skills III (PTOT 4304)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Physiotherapist assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant
  • Occupational Therapist assistant
  • Vocational rehabilitation assistant
  • Special education assistant
  • Education assistant
  • Life-skills worker

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Outpatient physiotherapy clinics
  • Outpatient sports rehabilitation clinics
  • Community hospitals
  • Children treatment centres
  • Community development agencies
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Extended care facilities
  • Home care services
  • Offices of health-care practitioners
  • Social services agencies

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement component in the second, third and fourth semesters to practice your skills and strengthen your abilities. The placement in the fourth semester will extend into May.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes. These costs include:

  • Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and ESPC verification partner.
  • Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified to be eligible for all field placement components of this program. Prior to each placement you must (at your expense) provide:

  • A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements.
  • Current Level C CPR from a recognized provider.
  • Current standard first aid certification from a recognized provider.
  • Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider.
  • Mask fit testing.
  • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination may be required by clinical site.

Links:

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant ESPC Information Package
  • Verified ESPC User Guide

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor Of Health Science - Kinesiology – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Hons) - Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Science (Health Services Administration) - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Physiotherapy - University of the West of England, Bristol
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Occupational Therapy - University of the West of England, Bristol

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

Accreditation

The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program at Durham College has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP) in collaboration with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The status of Accreditation was awarded to the program on April 30, 2020 for the period until April 30, 2026.

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program, Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario, N6J 1Y5, (226) 636-0632, www.otapta.ca.

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