Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehab Assistant)
Overview
| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length |
The Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant (OPTA) Program is 69 weeks in length. It consists of 5 semesters delivered over two years. Year 1 consists of Semesters 1, 2 and 3 and is scheduled from September to June. Year 2 consists of Semesters 4 and 5 and is scheduled from September to April. Students must complete the diploma within three years of starting the program. |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences. Students will be advised of their practicum hours once registered and attending the program. |
| Delivery | Class-based, Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway, Broadway |
| Start Dates | Sep |
| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length |
The Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant (OPTA) Program is 69 weeks in length. It consists of 5 semesters delivered over two years. Year 1 consists of Semesters 1, 2 and 3 and is scheduled from September to June. Year 2 consists of Semesters 4 and 5 and is scheduled from September to April. Students must complete the diploma within three years of starting the program. |
| Hours | |
| Delivery | Class-based, Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway, Broadway |
| Start Dates | Sep |
| PGWP | Eligible |
Admission Requirement
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or equivalent
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent
- Attending a Program Information Session is strongly recommended.
Upon acceptance to the program:
- Students in this program are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC). The CRC must be completed according to VCC’s Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.
- Valid CPR-C certification. Certificate must remain valid throughout the program.
- TB Screening: Students must submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray dated a maximum of six months prior to the program start date. An additional TB test is required after each potential exposure to TB and/or travel to areas with a known prevalence of TB.
- A School of Health Sciences Student Immunization Record must be completed. Students may be declined placement in a clinical or practicum site if a completed immunization record is not provided.
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Recommended Characteristics
- Ability to work with people who have physical, emotional, mental health and/or cognitive challenges
- Willingness to provide physical and emotional support to clients
- Ability to perform typical therapist assistant duties
- Patience, empathy and a genuine interest in promoting the independence and well-being of others
- Good observational and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Ability to adapt and respond appropriately to changing situations
- Ability to communicate in a complex, health care environment
- Mature, trustworthy, reliable and dependable
- Basic computer skills – email, word processing, internet searching
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Not currently available.
Courses
Course list is not available at the moment.
Course list is not available at the moment.
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
| Application fee | $36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,841 | Year 1 - $5,758 Year 2 - $4,083 |
| Student union | $362 | |
| College initiative | $283 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | $394 | |
| Laundry | ||
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| U-Pass | $1,032 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $12,562 |
Books & Supplies
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC
No-cost textbooks are available for this program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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| Tuition deposit | $14,000 |
$10,000 non-refundable
Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $54,034 | |
| Student union | $362 | |
| College initiative | $298 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | $394 | |
| Laundry | ||
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| Temporary medical insurance | $149 | Medical Insurance for International Students |
| U-Pass | $1,032 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $57,173 |
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Application Process
Application information is not available at the moment.
International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.
Application information is not available at the moment.
Contact us
Program information
Advising
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
For International students
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