Occupational Therapist Assistant/
Physiotherapist Assistant

Thames Campus - Chatham (K893)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Lisa High
(519) 354-9100, ext. 3807
lhigh@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
• Grade 12 English ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.

PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates will work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist to assist in the implementation of plans and programs to enable a client's optimal performance, and help them effectively cope with their limitations in daily movement and activities. If you are the type of individual who welcomes a challenge and enjoys being with people of all ages, a career as an occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist assistant is a great career path to choose.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Utilization of innovative, current and integrated approaches to the role of the OTA/PTA assistant
Clinical placements within a variety of work settings including hospitals, private clinics, and children's treatment centres.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As an OTA/PTA, you will work for such healthcare providers as hospitals, family health teams and community clinics, mental health facilities, long term care facilities such as Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Senior Assistive Living facilities, rehabilitation centres, and children treatment centres.

FIELD PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

Placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical area. The College is not able to guarantee placements in Windsor and/or Chatham or on a bus route.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: K893

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$4,698.29
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.