Home  Programs Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant
Program Objectives
With increasing numbers of aging people requiring assistance, along with those recovering from surgery, health and chronic conditions, the need has never been greater for occupational therapists, physiotherapists and their assistants. CompuCollege, in association with Medicine Hat College, offers diploma programs to educate the paraprofessionals who will work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists or Physical Therapists in the implementation of treatment programs. The Therapist Assistant Program at Medicine Hat College is nationally recognized and well established. This highly regarded program is now available in Atlantic Canada at CompuCollege. It combines classroom and practical learning in the foundations and skills required for support personnel in occupational therapy and physiotherapy with potential employers in hospitals, health units and private clinics. Students in this program will follow curriculum guided both by the currently identified functions, tasks, abilities and attitudes for entry-level, formally trained support personnel as defined by the Canadian Association Occupational Therapists as well as guided by the competencies defined by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for “Group One” physiotherapist support personnel. Upon completion you will be awarded dual Medicine Hat College – CompuCollge diplomas as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA).
Career Opportunities
This program is designed to prepare students to enter the health care industry working in various settings as an occupational therapy assistant a physiotherapy assistant or to perform elements of both roles under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or both. Graduates may work in acute care, long term care or community care venues in either public or private settings.
CORE EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
First Aid with Level C CPR
Anatomy and Physiology
Expository Writing
Current Social Issues
Introduction to Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Biomechanics & Applied Kinesiology
Growth and Development
Rehabilitation Processes
Human Disorders and (Dis)Abilities
Human Development
Principles & Techniques of Client Contact
OTA SPECIALIZATION
OTA Therapeutic Processes I & II OTA
Professional Integration for the OTA
PTA SPECIALIZATION
PTA Therapeutic Processes Level I & II
Professional Integration for the PTA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software Fundamentals
WORKPLACE / SOFT SKILLS
Student Success Strategies
Professional Skills
Career Planning and Preparation
OTA Practicum I
OTA Practicum II
PTA Practicum I
PTA Practicum II
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