Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant

St. Clair College

Graduates will work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist to assist in the implementation of therapeutic plans and programs. Graduates will assist in enabling a client’s optimal performance, and help them effectively cope with limitations to function, activities of daily living, leisure and work. If you are the type of individual who welcomes a challenge and enjoys being with people of all ages, a career as an OTA/PTA is a great career path to choose.Program HighlightsUtilization of innovative, current and integrated approaches to the role of the OTA/PTA assistant.A blend of classroom and clinical/practical learning involving ''hands-on'' learning.Clinical placements within a variety of work settings including hospitals, private clinics, long term care facilities and children’s treatment centres.Career OpportunitiesAs an OTA/PTA, you will work for such healthcare providers as hospitals, family health teams and community clinics, mental health facilities, long term care facilities such as Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Senior Assistive Living facilities, rehabilitation centres, and children treatment centres.

School of Health Sciences