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Diploma in Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant

Diploma in Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant is a diploma in Medicine & Health programme taught at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English.

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Medicine & Health

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: georgebrown.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This dual-trained programme prepares students to work as both an Occupational Therapist Assistant and a Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA). Training focuses on supporting individuals with developmental, emotional, cognitive and physical conditions, working alongside occupational therapists and physiotherapists toward each client's goals.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 Biology (U); George Brown accepts Kinesiology in place of the biology credit. This program admits in January only. International applicants should review the country-specific admission requirements George Brown publishes for their credential level.

Application Details

Start Date: January

Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 30,198

Programs: 175

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

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

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Medicine & Health on completion of this programme.

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

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

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

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

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

The programme is taught in English.

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