$10,640 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Durham College offers a Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant with a duration of 2 years (4 semesters).
- The program is full-time and delivered on-campus.
- This program is offered on course-basis.
- The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program will prepare students to work with clients of all ages with a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental conditions.
- Hands-on labs begin in semester one where students learn and practice therapy skills in small groups to prepare them for success in the field.
- This program offers 590 hours of fieldwork experience, offering diverse placement settings.
- Theory and labs specializing in teaching the knowledge and skills necessary to treat clients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, respiratory and complex conditions.
- The on-site living lab provides the opportunity to practice clinical skills and scenarios in a realistic environment.
- Focus on the development of professional skills throughout the program, including effective verbal and written communication strategies.
- Collaborations with community partners and other disciplines allow students the opportunity to experience interprofessional rehabilitation and further develop team-work and communication skills.
- DC also ranked at 1st position for international satisfaction, as per the survey report of KPI results.
- The institute was ranked among Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc. in 2016.
- The average salary goes up to 57,750 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10640 | $10640 |
| Total Fees | $10640 | $10640 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required an Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency.
- If students do not have an OSSD but are 19 years of age or older, they may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.
- English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent.
- Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C, or U, or equivalent.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.