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Course Duration Outline: 16 Weeks

Pursue a career in a high demand industry by becoming a Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant. If you are someone that values mental and physical health, as well as the critical challenges that come with dealing with the emotional and physical needs of others, then this career path is for you. There are multiple options to advance in the healthcare industry, as well as the choice of working in various environments such as hospitals, sport centers, retirement homes and more! In this job, you will be working in close collaboration with a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in the constantly evolving healthcare sector.

Course Listings

• Advanced Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Communication Disorders
• Computer Fundamentals
• Career Planning & Preparation – Level 1
• Career Planning & Preparation – Level 2
• CPR and First Aid
• Data Collection for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Developmental Psychology and Functional Development across the Lifespan
• Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• Introduction to Rehabilitation and Interpersonal Skills
• Mental Health Illness and Disability
• OTA Therapeutic Techniques for Children
• Group Intervention in Occupational Therapy
• OTA Therapeutic Techniques in Mental Health
• OTA Therapeutic Techniques for Older Adults
• Basic Patient Care, Functional Movement and Rehabilitation
• Personal Fitness
• PTA Administration and Program Support
• Human Anatomy, Physiology, Diseases/Disorders
• Student Success Strategies
• PTA Therapeutic Techniques 3 – Cardiac, Neurological, Respiratory and Specialty Areas
• PTA Therapeutic Techniques 2 – Modalities & Physical Agents
• PTA Therapeutic Techniques 1 – Musculoskeletal