Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Ontario College Diploma
ObjectivesThis program ensures students develop the knowledge, skills and practical experiences necessary to work with a variety of client groups. Using a hands-on learning approach, students will demonstrate competencies in effective communication, critical thinking, and active problem-solving skills, making them a valuable member of the rehabilitation team.
Academic titleOccupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
OTPT-100 Introduction to Occupational and Physical Therapy
OTPT-102 Anatomy and Physiology
OTPT-103 The Health Care System
OTPT-104 Normal Function and Movement
OTPT-105 Issues in Health Aging
GNED-129 Principles of Human Behaviour
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
OTPT-201 Orientation to Rehabilitation (Practical Experience)
OTPT-202 Disabling Conditions 1
OTPT-204 Introduction to Physical Therapy Modalities
OTPT-206 Occupational Therapy Therapeutic Skills – Part 1
OTPT-207 Establishing Therapeutic communication
OTPT-205 Human Lifespan Development
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
OTPT-301 Rehabilitation Practice 1 (Practical Experience)
OTPT-302 Disabling Conditions 2
OTPT-303 Advanced Physiotherapy Modalities
OTPT-304 Occupational Therapy Therapeutic Skills – part 2
OTPT-307 Enhanced Communication Strategies
OTPT-308 Psychiatric Disorders Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
OTPT-401 Rehabilitation Practice 2 (Practical experience)
COMM-180/181 College Communications 3
ELECT Elective
NOTES
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results.
1.Minimum C grade required in all courses to graduate.