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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Loyalist College - Belleville Campus, Canada

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CAD 15000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 110

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Occupational therapist and physiotherapist assistants (OT/PTAs) support individuals in achieving optimal mobility and daily functioning. Prepare for a rewarding career helping people of all ages and abilities improve their quality of life.

Our diploma program prepares students to support Occupational therapists and physiotherapists in helping people improve mobility and daily functioning across a range of care settings. This four-semester Ontario College diploma combines classroom theory with extensive clinical experience.

Why choose this program at Loyalist College?

Loyalist’s curriculum is designed around experiential learning and real clinical practice. Students spend significant time in simulation labs and complete 500 clinical placement hours across hospitals, therapy clinics, wellness centres, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centres. Hands-on practice is paired with professional communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills that employers value.

Career opportunities:
Graduates may work in the following fields:

  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Physiotherapy assistant
  • Rehabilitation assistant
  • Therapy support worker
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 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):
    • Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)

7 IELTS Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 110

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

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Scholarships

International Entrance Bursary

Loyalist College has an exciting program-specific bursary opportunity for 5 students coming in from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ into our Fall 2025 intake. These 5 students must apply and be enrolled in any one of the 6 programs offered at Loyalist College and will receive a $1500 CAD tuition bursary! The programs that this bursary applies to are as follows:

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Systems Technician
  • Cybersecurity
  • Acupuncture
  • Advanced Filmmaking


How do students apply for this bursary?
 
Once a student puts through a complete application into any one of the 6 programs, the relevant application is flagged to us by your team. We'd proceed to issue an LOA first and then an additional letter acknowledging the student being eligible for the bursary reward.


How will the student receive the bursary? 
The bursary will be applied to the student’s account in the amount of $1,500 CAD after Day 10 in September 2025. The student will be able to see this adjustment reflected on their student account shortly thereafter.  Please note that this is not a cash award. Instead, the bursary amount will be applied towards your next semester’s tuition and fees.


What if a student defers?  Can this bursary be carried over to Winter 2026?
The bursary cannot be deferred to the following winter 2026 intake. 

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