Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746
Overview
Program Highlights
- Interprofessional course delivery with occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) faculty teaching collaboratively in selected core courses.
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 Length
2 academic years
Program Accreditation
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy 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, 2020 for the period until April 30, 2026.
- 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
Important Academic Dates
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Program delivery
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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
HOAE – Health Occupation Aptitude Examination
- Effective for the Fall 2021 entry and moving forward, the HOAE will no longer be required for admissions purposes.
Other 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
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- 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
2021 - 2022 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $831.02 | $712.05 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $108.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,293.06 | $2,066.09 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,359.15 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).- Full Cost Breakdown
2021 - 2022 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,095.00 | $8,095.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $108.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $8,653.00 | $8,470.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,123.00 | |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
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.
- Practice in cutting-edge high-tech hospital lab space.
- Experience 600 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.
To be eligible for field/clinical placement, you must not have been convicted of any offence for which you have not been pardoned. If your Police Check is 'not clear', your acceptance and suitability for placement is at the discretion of the agency. Mohawk College cannot guarantee placement changes if refused by the agency.
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 activity. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to clinical placements.
For more information regarding the 600 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
Pathways
Opportunities
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.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *
- Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals (International Only)
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
- Health, Wellness and Fitness
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. *
This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
- Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science
- Davenport University - BSc Health Administration
- Queen Margaret University - BSc Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing
- Thompson Rivers University - Bachelor of Health Sciences
See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- 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.
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Brooke Malstrom
Faculty
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Accessible Learning Services
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Program Coordinator
Brooke Malstrom
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