• Durham College offers a Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant with a duration of 2 years (4 semesters).
  • The program is full-time and delivered on-campus.
  • This program is offered on course-basis.
  • The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program will prepare students to work with clients of all ages with a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental conditions. 
  • Hands-on labs begin in semester one where students learn and practice therapy skills in small groups to prepare them for success in the field.
  • This program offers 590 hours of fieldwork experience, offering diverse placement settings.
  • Theory and labs specializing in teaching the knowledge and skills necessary to treat clients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, respiratory and complex conditions.
  • The on-site living lab provides the opportunity to practice clinical skills and scenarios in a realistic environment.
  • Focus on the development of professional skills throughout the program, including effective verbal and written communication strategies.
  • Collaborations with community partners and other disciplines allow students the opportunity to experience interprofessional rehabilitation and further develop team-work and communication skills.
  • DC also ranked at 1st position for international satisfaction, as per the survey report of KPI results.
  • The institute was ranked among Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc. in 2016.
  • The average salary goes up to 57,750 USD.