Diploma in Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant
3 years Full Time
CourseImg Health Care CAD 39615
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Health Care informatics
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Semester Tution Fee CAD 8118 8118.0
2nd Semester Tution Fee CAD 8118 8118.0
3rd Semester Tution Fee CAD 4059 4059.0
4th Semester Tution Fee CAD 8694 8694.0
5th Semester Tution Fee CAD 6279 6279.0
6th Semester Tution Fee CAD 4347 4347.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1
    • 70% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 60% in ESLG 1860
    • 70% in ESLG 1898
  • Mathematics – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 50% in Mathematics 10C
  • Biology – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in Biology 30
  • Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
  • Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180; no section score below 165
  • CAEL: 70; no section score below 70
  • PTE Academic: 59; no section score below 56
  • Duolingo: 115
  • minimum of:
  • https://www.norquest.ca/cal/2022-2023/program/interdisciplinary-therapy-assistant/requirements.aspx

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of CAD $150 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only and if the student is not having credit card TP will use its credit card and an equivalent amount will be charged from student.
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents)
 

Syllabus

Course Code Title Credit
Term 1 - 16 weeks
ANPH1000 (O) Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3
COMM1001 (O) Introduction to Communications 3
WELL1000 (O) Wellness Through Leisure 3
ENGL2510 (O) Scientific and Technical Writing 3
RHAB1001 (O) Introduction to Rehabilitation 3
THPR1100 Therapeutic Mobility 3
Term 2 - 16 weeks
ANPH1004 Functional Anatomy 3
PATH1020 Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation 3
THPR1102 Occupational Therapy Theories and Foundations of Physical Medicine for Assistants 3
THPR1101 Therapeutic Cardiopulmonary and Preventative Care 3
THPR1103 Therapeutic Modalities 3
COMM2001 Communication and Collaboration in Health Care 3
Term 3 - 8 weeks
PPRT2003 OTA/PTA Practicum I 3
THPR1105 Therapeutic Exercise 3
THPR1104 Therapeutic Range of Motion and Outcome Measures 3
Term 4 - 16 weeks
DEMC1011 (O) Dementia Studies 3
TRDC1010 Therapeutic Recreation:  Intervention Programming Theory 4
TRDC1020 Therapeutic Recreation:  Intervention Lab 2
PPRT2004 OTA/PTA Practicum II 5
PPRT2005 Recreation Therapy Assistant Practicum 4
Term 5 - 16 weeks
THPR2027 Occupational Therapy Foundations of Mental Health and Cognition for Assistants 2
MHAD1007 (O) Mental Health First Aid 1
THPR2100 Introduction to Speech and Communication Disorders 3
THPR2101 Introduction to Language and Swallowing Disorders 3
THPR2032 Professional Practice for Therapy Assistants 1
THPR2033 Integrated Care Across the Lifespan 3
Term 6 - 10 weeks
PPRT2006 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practicum 4
PPRT2007 OTA/PTA Practicum III 5

Description

The Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant diploma program prepares students to work in today's interdisciplinary health-care systems. This program will provide students with a strong occupational and physical therapy assistant background, and incorporate essential assistant-level skills in speech language therapy and therapeutic recreation. Equipped with skills in these four rehabilitation disciplines, students will be prepared to meet industry demand and work in various general therapy, rehabilitation, as well as discipline-specific positions.

If you enjoy helping people and want a career assisting patients to overcome injuries, or impairments, this diploma program could be for you.

The program delivers theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills using a balance of discipline-specific and interdisciplinary courses.

Program graduates will be prepared to:

  • communicate and collaborate as a valuable member of a client-centred interdisciplinary health-care team
  • assist with effective physical therapy and occupational therapy practice by providing safe and competent care across client populations
  • support other rehabilitation disciplines, including therapeutic recreation and speech-language pathology
  • demonstrate effective professionalism, leadership, and reflective practice skills

Applicants are requested to review the job requirements listed below and assess their ability to fulfill the demands of the therapy assistant occupation. As a therapy assistant, you must be able to:

  • work shifts and weekends
  • be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • use your knees, back, and arms to assist clients
  • lift 30 pounds
  • touch and provide care for clients of all ages, cultures, and genders
  • manage time and resources in a busy work setting
  • communicate and collaborate effectively in a team
  • enjoy working with people

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Cover letter, CV and SOP is required
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

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