Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Eastern College

Eastern College
Fredericton
77 weeks
$25,000 - $100,000
Full Time
Diploma
Yes

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Program Description

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Would you like to be responsible for the daily rehabilitation of others? Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Assistant graduates from Eastern College will play a critical role in assisting occupational therapists and physiotherapists with treatment plans for aging populations and those recovering from surgery or chronic conditions.

In the workplace, you’ll be responsible for aiding clients in their treatment plan, monitoring their progress, and discussing each individual’s development with the therapist to help patients better their way of life. Graduates will meet the standards of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on workplace practicums.

The Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Program at Eastern College - Halifax Campus has been accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP) in collaboration with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The status of Accreditation was granted to the program on April 30, 2014 for the period until April 30, 2020.

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program, c/o Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada, Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario, N6J 1Y5, (250) 494-0677, www.otapta.ca.

We pledge:
To offer a program of study that prepares the student for ethical practice and rigorous employment standards to meet workforce demand in the field of Occupational or Physiotherapy according to the National Guidelines of practice set forth by the CPA and CAOT.
To develop partnerships with agencies, businesses and associations in the healthcare industry to facilitate clinical training, life-long learning and social responsibility of faculty and students.

To participate in ongoing assessment of program outcomes, faculty effectiveness, student satisfaction and industry feedback to initiate improvement and strive for our goal of excellence in Occupational Therapy education.
To provide our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become gainfully employed as OTA/PTAs who effectively function under the supervision of a licensed therapist, and who are responsible, productive members of the health care community and society at large.
To instill value for life-long learning and contemporary practice to maintain expertise within the OT and PT professions.
To provide a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment.
To support the faculty’s commitment to being effective, ethical and caring educators and to further develop their expertise.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma program will qualify grads to pursue positions in Physiotherapy Clinics, Rehabilitation Centres and Sports Medicine Clinics.

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Course Details

The Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Course at Eastern College is a Full Time Healthcare program that lasts approximately 77 weeks. You can find this program at multiple campus locations. Career opportunities that are related to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Course earn an average total salary range of $25,000 - $100,000 annually – the only credential requirement for this course is a Diploma

This program will allow you to enter the Healthcare job market at a higher pace and armed with all the required talent and skills. This course includes Healthcare industry certifications to reflect the growing requirements in this fast pace competitive world. Stay one step ahead & evolve much quicker than your competitors and the market.

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