Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
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Program Overview
Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant diploma program was the first in Ontario to provide formal educational preparation for occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) and continues to provide quality education. 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 clients to effectively utilize their abilities in movement, daily functioning and activity while promoting overall well-being.
Work-Integrated Learning
Practise your skills and acquire hands-on experience during over 500 hours of unpaid . These field experiences are arranged by the program's work-integrated learning officer during Semesters 2, 3 and 4.
You will be exposed to leading-edge therapeutic skills, equipment and health-care facilities. This program offers the privilege of work-integrated learning in occupational therapy and physiotherapy at some of the top teaching hospitals in Canada.
Visit Future Students > Work-Integrated Learning > to learn more about your WIL power and other success stories.
Also take time to explore the digital Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Student Handbook to learn foundational WIL concepts, plus requirements specific to this program.
Professional and Community Partnerships
Humber maintains strong partnerships within the community - and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities due to the outstanding reputation of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness.
The Humber Advantage
State-of-the-art Facilities
Well-equipped labs feature leading-edge equipment, and will aid in you gaining practical experience.
We Know What it Takes
Instructors are Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Kinesiologists. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants are involved in practical skills labs. Other rehabilitation experts regularly guest lecture throughout the program. Instructors maintain their professional expertise by continuing to practice in their respective field, regularly attending professional meetings and participating in ongoing professional development, ensuring program content is current, relevant and comprehensive.
The Humber Experience
The Right Fit
If you relish the challenges of creative problem solving and critical thinking, enjoy meeting people, and wish to work with those who are experiencing physical, developmental and/or emotional challenges, a career as an OTA and/or PTA may be for you.
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Mission
Educate competent OTAs and PTAs to assist in the delivery of quality healthcare.
Vision
Lead advances in OTA & PTA education through student-centred approaches and evidence-based practices.
Your Career
There are many reasons why a person may require occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy rehabilitation services. In addition to health and wellness promotion, individuals may require assistance returning to their activities of daily living and regular work due to falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, mental health conditions and chronic illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of environments such as acute care and community hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities and private practice.
Program Availability
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| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | North | Open |
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| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Health Sciences OTA and PTA with Diana Seko-Challenger
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