PTA/OTA program provide students various treatments skills to help individual physical functioning, such as gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS).
Program Length
Practicum Duration
320 hours in physiotherapy clinics and rehabilitation centers
Financial Aid
The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma program primarily will focus on the growth and development of the human body and the different physiotherapy methods & techniques to support clients’ independence, activities, and help in proper physical functioning. In this program, students will get the opportunity to get a good idea on the theory behind the practice of occupational therapy and physiotherapy, and side by side be able to apply the acquired knowledge through clinical experiences and practicum sessions during placements.
Applicant must have Grade 12 level or a university degree or a Science college diploma and demonstrated competency in English
After students finish in-class training, students will have an opportunity to have a minimum of 8 weeks of full-time placement in clinics, rehabilitation centers or long-term care facilities.
This program provides career opportunities for those who are interested in providing the best possible rehabilitation effects for people suffering from: physical injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, mental health conditions, transplants, cystic fibrosis, and health or wellness promotion, illness from ageing, developmental disability, or emotional disability. Individuals in these cases need help and support to go back to their daily lives and resume regular work-life balance.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant can help such needy persons to go back to their daily lives and resume regular work-life balance. If you enjoy challenges and are a creative problem solver, you have good physical, mental and social health and take pleasure in meeting people while wishing to work with those who are physically, developmentally, and/or emotionally challenged, a career as an occupational therapist assistant (OTA) and physiotherapist assistant (PTA) is for you.
As an OTA/PTA, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of environments such as:
- Acute care and Community Hospitals
- Medical Clinics
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Long-term care facilities
- Seniors’ residences
- Children’s treatment centers
- Schools
Program Consultation: For further information, email info@pharmamedical.ca or call the Program Coordinator at 416-821-4876 or 647-996-5876
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