Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant is a diploma in Physiotherapy programme offered by Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sarnia, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,743 per year (CAD 4,250 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Physiotherapy
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,250 / year
International tuition: CAD 7,743 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
With ever-increasing numbers of aging people requiring assistance to continue a full life and with changes to the way health care services are delivered, the need has never been greater for Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants.The Lambton College Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant, Ontario College Diploma program will train students to support and enable individuals of all ages whose ability to function in their daily activities has been impaired due to illness, injury, surgery, or chronic health conditions. Students learn how to assist in implementing treatment plans that promote a client's independence in activities that are meaningful and important to them.The unique program curriculum will engage students throughout the four terms, as students learn how to assist clients to achieve their health goals and improve their quality of life. The faculty members in the program are experienced occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and assistants who work in a variety of health care settings. Faculty will ensure that students are well equipped with theoretical knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to become successful health care professionals. The integration of in-class studies with hands-on experience is accomplished through rich experiential lab opportunities and practice in a variety of clinical fieldwork placement settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This Ontario College Diploma requires an O.S.S.D. or equivalent with Grade 12 English C or U, plus Grade 11 or 12 Biology C or U or Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U (both are recommended, only one is required). All required course admission subjects must be completed no later than the first day of classes of term one; academic admission requirements can otherwise be completed through Academic Upgrading and Lambton's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees. International applicants must also meet Lambton College's institution-wide English-language proficiency requirement for diploma and certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0 (one skill retake accepted), TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 60 with no band below 50, CELPIP General 7, or Duolingo English Test 105, among the other tests the college accepts; scores must be dated within the last two years.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026 and 1 February 2027 is both the general equal-consideration date and the deadline Lambton states for its own competitive programs; later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain, and Lambton names no specific competitive programmes on its admissions page. International applicants apply directly to Lambton or through an authorised agent, with applications processed within two to five business days; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and offers carry their own acceptance and payment deadlines. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
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