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Diploma in Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehab Assistant) Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus, Canada

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CAD 31500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Learn to assist in the delivery of rehabilitation plans that promote independence and function for patients recovering from illness or injury.


What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Practise as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant in a competent, professional, accountable and ethical manner.
  • Utilize evidence-informed rehabilitation knowledge to implement assigned Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy interventions.
  • Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an evolving health care system.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective practice environment through direct client care, organization and support of rehabilitation services.
  • Identify and report relevant information regarding the client’s status and well-being to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member.
  • Communicate effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with clients, their families, caregivers and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Collect client information and complete client records.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maintain and improve professional competence within the role of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Promote, support and encourage health and wellness for self and others.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Human Biology)

 

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

31500

Tuition Fee
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CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

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