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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Course code: #07751

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $17,223 CAD

  • Application fee

    $75 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

Highlights
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Clinical Placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2025 2025-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2026 2026-02-01

Overview

Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA and PTA) diploma program were the first in Ontario to provide formal educational preparation for occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) and continues to provide quality education. 

You will learn to assist in the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and programs developed to promote clients’ independence, activities and function. 

Areas of focus include restoring and maximizing physical function and occupational performance, ultimately enabling clients to effectively utilize their abilities in movement, daily functioning and activity while promoting overall well-being.

Work Placement

Practise your skills and acquire hands-on experience during over 500 hours of unpaid work placements. 

These placements are arranged by the program fieldwork placement advisor during Semesters 2, 3 and 4.

You will have the opportunity to be exposed to leading-edge therapeutic skills, equipment and healthcare facilities. 

This program offers the privilege of participating in clinical placements in occupational therapy and physiotherapy at some of the top teaching hospitals in Canada.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,413

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,190
Tuition 1 person $17,223

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

53
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Language Test Between 105 -1CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 60

  • Duolingo Language Test+: 105 and above+
EAP Entry RequirementLead toDuration
EAP Level *

Successful completion of all EAP courses

with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 60% in Level 8 

60% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Diploma Programs 

75% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Degree Programs 

80% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Post-Graduate Programs

8 weeks per level
EAP Level *CEFR stageIELTSTOEFL PBTOEFL iBT 
Level 1N/A2.040032 (no score below 8)
Level 2A1-1 to A1-22.541736 (no score below 9)
Level 3A1-2 to A2-13.043340 (no score below 10) 
Level 4A2-1 to A2-23.545044 (no score below 11)
Level 5A2-2 to B1-14.046752 (no score below 13)
Level 6B1-1 to B1-24.548756 (no score below 14) 
Level 7B1-2 to B2-15.050764 (no score below 16)
Level 8B2-1 to B2-25.552772 (no score below 18)

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Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) or Grade 12 Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) or equivalent
    • Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Year 12 State Board Exams
  • With a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.

China:

  • The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65% or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
  • Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65% in relevant subjects.
  • Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 490.

Iran:

  • Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 in required program subjects

Career opportunities

  • Advice Worker
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