| Humber's program was the first in Ontario to provide formal educational preparation for Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants. You will learn to assist in the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and programs developed to promote clients' independence, activities, and function. Areas of focus include restoring and maximizing physical function and occupational performance, ultimately enabling them to effectively utilize their abilities in movement, daily functioning, and activity while promoting overall well being.
Field/Clinical Placement
Practice your skills and acquire hands-on experience with a total of 16 weeks, unpaid fieldwork placements. These placements, which are arranged by the program Fieldwork Placement Advisor, occur: Semester 2: April/May; Semester 3: November/December; Semester 4: February/ March. With more than 90 facilities offering placements, the privilege to participate in clinical placements in the fields of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at some of the top teaching hospitals in Canada while being exposed to leading edge therapeutic equipment and facilities, is unparalleled.
Admission Requirements
Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to Admissions Information for detailed information.
Program Options
Our academic calendar has more information on Humber's range of Health Sciences programs:
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