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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada is a diploma in Rehabilitation Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Rehabilitation Sciences

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

In your first semester of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program, you will learn the key principles and practices of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant professions. You will explore the basics of human anatomy and movement, and learn the various techniques used to help people undergoing rehabilitation. This semester also includes an overview of the healthcare system and how rehabilitation fits into it and teaches you the essential communication skills you will need to work effectively with your occupational therapy and physical therapy clients.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U) and biology at Grade 11 or 12 (C, M or U). Durham lists this among the programs it expects to be highly competitive, so applicants who are complete by the equal-consideration date get ranked on an average of four senior-level prerequisite subjects (Grade 11 or 12 at the C, M or U level), and the marks needed in practice sit above these published minimums.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page. This program is on Durham's list of programs anticipated to be highly competitive: qualified applicants complete by the equal-consideration date are ranked on the average of four senior-level (Grade 11 or 12, C, M or U) prerequisite subjects.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Rehabilitation Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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