Therapist Assistant Diploma

The Therapist Assistant Diploma will prepare the graduate to work as an Assistant to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Recreational Therapists. Principles, theory and practice will be taught at the Assistant level in the disciplines of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Recreation Therapy.

Career Opportunities: There are job opportunities in a wide variety of health care settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, community care, community mental health, child development centers, and private practice.

Program Description

Students will obtain an academic and practical foundation in the areas of health and rehabilitation science, and will take introductory-level university courses in English, Biology and Psychology. The Therapist Assistant Diploma curriculum is reflective of the growing and evolving scope of practice for Therapist Assistants and complies with the Competency Profile of Essential Competencies for Physiotherapist Support Workers in Canada (Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2002) for Group-One support workers.

Admission Requirements

For official admission requirements and other program information, please see the Okanagan College calendar.

How to Apply

Apply online or obtain an application form from any campus. Return completed applications to Admissions, 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4X8, or to any Okanagan College campus.

For more information on this program, Financial Assistance or Student Residence call toll free: 1-877-755-2266