Start a career in this rewarding health field. OTAs and PTAs work with people who have limited or impaired functionality due to injury, illness, disability or aging. Learn in a hands-on environment to develop the skills you need to work in clinical and community-based settings under the guidance and supervision of registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 Biology (C) or (U).

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 525] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 60] or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 55] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5]

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements(pdf).

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.