Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma is a diploma in Rehabilitation Sciences programme taught at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Rehabilitation Sciences
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This diploma program at Medicine Hat College prepares students to work as an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant, supporting clients' health, movement, and quality of life under the direction of occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Graduates help clients perform daily activities and recover from illness or injury. The two-year program combines classroom training with practicum placements at hospitals, private clinics, home care settings, schools, and community programs, covering both occupational-therapy and physical-therapy support skills. The program is offered in two formats: an on-site stream with a single September start date, and a fully online stream with September and January start dates. The program suits students seeking a hands-on rehabilitation-support career, with the flexibility to choose between in-person and online study formats.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: High school applicants need a high school diploma with ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 at a minimum of 60%, Biology 30 at a minimum of 60%, and two further 30-level subjects at a minimum of 60%, one of which must be a 30-level science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. Mature applicants need ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 at a minimum of 60% and Biology 30 at a minimum of 60%. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Intermediate English Language Proficiency standard set out in the Admissions section of the college calendar. No minimum GPA is required. The on-site stream has a single September start date; the online stream starts in September and January.
