About the course

Learn to assist in the delivery of rehabilitation plans that promote independence and function for patients recovering from illness or injury. This program has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP) in collaboration with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The status of Accreditation was granted to the program on November 30, 2019 for the period until November 30, 2025.

　　This program is offered on a full-time basis only. Each semester must be successfully completed before the next one can be started. A major emphasis of this program is active student participation. Throughout the program, the instructors will encourage students to become increasingly more self-directed and responsible for their own learning. Students are expected to come to class well prepared for active participation in classroom, lab and clinical activities, including practicums.

　　Instructors promote an environment conducive to learning through activities such as lectures, pre-readings, guided discussions, debates, audio-visual presentations, group activities, projects, skill-building exercises, role rehearsals, on-line learning, site visits and simulations Students practise and develop their practical skills by practising on each other.

　　Classes are usually scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Hours may vary depending on the availability of resources and clinical sites. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Vancouver
Fall (September), 2025	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Vancouver Community College

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

　　English 12 with a minimum ?B? grade, or equivalent

　　or

　　English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ?B? level

　　Human Biology 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent, completed within the last 5 years

　　OACP 1108 Medical Terminology 1 with a minimum 70% grade or equivalent

　　ielts Overall 6.5 Listening 6.0 Speaking 6.5 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.5

　　TOEFL IBT Overall Overall 90

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Vancouver Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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