Ontario College Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant

Conestoga College

This program prepares students to become dual-trained as Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) and Physiotherapist Assistants (PTAs), ready to support individuals across the lifespan with diverse health needs. Students learn to put treatment plans into action, helping clients improve mobility, function, and enable participation in meaningful daily activities such as caring for themselves, working, and enjoying leisure. The curriculum blends in-person classes and labswithover 500 hours of clinical placement in varied healthcare settings. Students gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills through small-group, case-based learning, simulation exercises, applied learning projects and interactive e-learning. Instruction is delivered by experienced faculty who areregistered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists, ensuring real-world relevance. Graduates are well-prepared to contribute as collaborative, client-centered members of interprofessional healthcare teams.

School of Health and Life Sciences