Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- Inter-professional course delivery with occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) faculty and industry experts teaching collaboratively
- The curriculum is offered through a variety of settings including virtual classrooms, in-person laboratory environments and clinical fieldwork placements
- Explore Opportunities to further your education within Mohawk and/or pursue a degree by transferring to partnering institutions
What you'll learn
- Knowledge, skills and professional behaviour required to deliver treatment to clients/ patients with limitations in movement and daily function.
- Gain initiative, creativity, respect for self and others, and a strong work ethic.
Program Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program at Mohawk 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, 2025 for the period until April 30, 2031.
For more information, contact:
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program
Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West
London, Ontario, N6J 1Y5
Phone: 226-636-0632
Learn more about Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program
Program Length
2 academic years
Admission
Admission
Equal Consideration Date: February 1
Competitive Program
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U
- Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Chemistry, C or U
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $881.96 | $785.16 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $121.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,357.00 | $2,139.20 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,496.20 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Full Cost Breakdown
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the McMaster Campus Store
- If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.
- You will also be required to purchase various supplies to fulfill your program requirements. Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks).
2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,525.00 | $8,525.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $121.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $9,096.00 | $8,900.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,996.00 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the McMaster Campus Store
- If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.
- You will also be required to purchase various supplies to fulfill your program requirements. Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks).
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Dedicated weekly OTA and PTA skills labs taught by OT and PT faculty and clinicians.
- Explore academic content through Field Trips and site visits.
- Practice in cutting-edge high-tech hospital lab space.
- Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone project.
- Experience 562.5 hours of unpaid clinical placement experience in health care agencies throughout Ontario.
- Experience interactive simulations, to further develop course concepts.
Pre-clinical requirements
All accepted applicants are required to complete certain requirements prior to clinical placement and are responsible for the associated costs. Details about pre-placement requirements will be emailed to you once you accept your offer of admission.
A clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) is required for completion of the placement requirements of this program. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS , and, as a result, are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to progress in the program.
For Tansley Woods students: A Clear PRCVS completed within the last 6 months is required for semester one start and must remain valid for the duration of the program.
For Institute for Applied Health Sciences students: A Clear PRCVS completed within the last 6 months is required for semester three clinical placement and must remain valid for the duration of the program.
Clinical placements
Clinical placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. As such, students shall be expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending clinical placement activities. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to clinical placements.
For more information regarding the 562.5 hour Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant clinical placement, please contact the brooke.malstrom [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: OTA%2FPTA%20Clinical%20Placement%20Inquiry%20) (clinical placement specialist).
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA)
- Physiotherapist Assistants (PTA)
- Combined OTA/PTA
Where you could work includes:
- Hospitals, Clinics
- Mental Health Facilities
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Children's Treatment Centres
- Private Practice
Opportunities for grads
- Become a member of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746 from the following programs:
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
Personal Support Worker
Massage Therapy
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Recreation Therapy
Receiving Program
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
Transfer to
You can transfer from the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746 to the following programs:
Personal Support Worker
Massage Therapy
Recreation Therapy
Autism and Behavioural Science
Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.
Transfer From Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant To
Athabasca University
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
- Applied Mathematics
- Computing Information Systems
- Human Science
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Davenport University
6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States
Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU
United Kingdom
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU
United Kingdom
Thompson Rivers University
805 TRU Way
Kamloops BC V2C 0C8
Canada
Bachelor of Health Sciences
805 TRU Way
Kamloops BC V2C 0C8
Canada
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Exposure to the professions of occupational therapy and physiotherapy through volunteering will increase knowledge of professions.
- Accepted applicants under the age of 18 may not be permitted to participate in some courses due to legal restrictions such as the Mental Health Act
- Visit the Career Handbook on the Government of Canada website for details on the functional requirements and physical demands for this National Occupational Classification.
- Program outcomes meet the competencies outlined by the National Competency Profiles for Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants. Learn more at Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators.
Skills courses
All students will be required to act as simulated patients for their peers in skills course labs and during skills practice sessions.
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Program Coordinator
Brooke Malstrom
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