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Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant
Diploma Program (55 Weeks)
Program Summary
Occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) are health care
workers who work under the supervision of and in collaboration with occupational therapists
and physiotherapists, respectively. Graduates assist these therapists to teach and enable
clients to effectively cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning, and activities
whether temporary or permanent, during and following recovery.
As health care team members, OTAs and PTAs work with individuals, families, and groups
of varying abilities, and provide support and enable participation in meaningful activities
across the lifespan. OTAs and PTAs assist in the implementation of intervention/treatment
plans and programs that have been developed by the occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
Occupational therapy promotes clients’ optimal independent function, with the purpose
of enabling individuals to perform self-care, be productive, and to contribute to their
environment. Physiotherapy improves and maintains clients’ functional independence and
physical performance, and promotes fitness, health, and wellness.
Both OTAs and PTAs are responsible for the implementation of those activities/exercises
that have been assigned to them. Under current legislation, occupational therapists and
physiotherapists are legally accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient planning, delivery,
and evaluation of the activities/exercises assigned to the OTA and PTA. Becoming an OTA
and PTA enables an individual to enter a dynamic and challenging career that offers opportunities
in a variety of health and community settings.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunity to work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health
agencies, rehabilitation centers, adult daycare programs, schools or private companies.
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