Program Overview: Become a Skilled OTA and PTA Professional
The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) and Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program prepares students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the healthcare industry. As a trained OTA and PTA, you’ll assist occupational therapists and physiotherapists in supporting patients who experience limitations in movement and daily functioning, whether due to temporary or permanent conditions.
Learn to Support Patient Recovery and Rehabilitation
1. Hands-On Training in Healthcare Environments
-
Classroom and Lab Learning: Students gain foundational knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy techniques in classroom settings.
-
Field Placements: Practical clinical experience allows students to apply what they've learned in real-world healthcare environments, working with occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
2. Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
-
Work alongside healthcare professionals from various disciplines to deliver patient-centered care. The program emphasizes a collaborative, inter-professional approach to address the diverse needs of patients in both acute and community healthcare settings.
Skills and Competencies Developed in the OTA and PTA Program
1. Patient Care and Mobility Support
-
Learn how to assist therapists in helping clients cope with movement limitations, restoring functionality, and enhancing mobility during recovery.
-
Gain experience in teaching clients how to perform daily activities safely and independently, whether after surgery, injury, or illness.
2. Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Use
-
Acquire hands-on skills in exercise therapy, manual therapy, assistive devices, and rehabilitation techniques used in occupational therapy and physiotherapy settings.
Why Choose the OTA and PTA Program?
1. Comprehensive Curriculum
-
The program offers a balanced blend of theoretical education and practical experience designed to produce competent professionals ready to work with patients across various care settings, from hospitals to community-based rehabilitation programs.
2. Real-World Experience and Field Placements
-
Students engage in field placements in both acute care and community settings, gaining direct experience in patient care under the supervision of licensed professionals.
-
Learn clinical techniques, such as mobility training, patient assessments, and the use of assistive technologies, in actual healthcare environments.
3. Career Opportunities
-
Graduates are equipped to work as Occupational Therapist Assistants or Physiotherapist Assistants in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare services.
Career Pathways for OTA and PTA Graduates
Graduates of the OTA and PTA program can pursue careers in multiple healthcare settings, including:
-
Occupational Therapist Assistant
-
Physiotherapist Assistant
-
Rehabilitation Technician
-
Healthcare Support Roles
-
Home Healthcare Assistant
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 English and either Grade 11 or 12 Biology, Grade 12 Exercise Science, or an equivalent course.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 in each section PTE: 58 in each section TOEFL (iBT): 79 Duolingo: 110 (Duolingo will send your test results directly to Georgian College.)
If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.
LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD
-
The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.
❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal
-
If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:
-
You will get a full refund.
-
-
If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:
-
$2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.
-
-
It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.
✅ Withdrawal Refunds
-
If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.
-
If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.
-
Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.
-
If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.
⏳ Deferral Policy
-
You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.
-
For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $17,500
- Total Tuition Fee: $35,000
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2025
-
Copy of passport
-
All academic transcripts
-
All academic certificates
-
IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
-
Student Email ID:
-
Student Contact No:
-
Student Address:
-
Emergency Contact details:
• Name:
• Email ID :
• Contact no. :
• Relation with student:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
-
Stamped copy of visa
-
LOI
-
Study permit
-
Canadian Address:
-
Canadian Contact No: