Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant draft

Program Overview

Centennial College's OTA & PTA program prepares students to become compassionate and skilled rehabilitation practitioners. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, the program aims to train individuals who can effectively support individuals with functional impairments. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to work as Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants, providing rehabilitation services to improve people's quality of life.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
• The Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program at Centennial College prepares students to support individuals whose ability to function and adapt has been impaired or compromised due to injury, illness, or conditions affecting participation in daily activities.
• The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences to develop competencies in rehabilitation practices, emphasizing client-centered care and evidence-based knowledge.
• The program aims to train compassionate and reflective practitioners who can work effectively in the dynamic health care field.
• Objectives:
• To facilitate student learning and growth into highly skilled, client-centered, and reflective rehabilitation practitioners.
• To provide current theoretical knowledge and practical experiences to foster compassionate leaders who excel in the health care field.
• To improve people's quality of life by training capable health care professionals.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Training in current theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
• Program Structure:
• Faculty:
• Experienced occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in their field of expertise.
• Unique Approaches:
• High academic standards and personal attention.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Physiotherapist Assistant
• Opportunities:
• Work under supervised practice with registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• Provide rehabilitation services to improve people's quality of life.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and ability to work effectively in the health care field.
• Graduates have been successful in securing jobs in their field.