Diploma in Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic

Prepare for a career as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant, supporting healthcare professionals and patients across diverse medical environments. Acquire essential skills to launch your career in this growing field as a therapy assistant. Positively impact individuals' lives by enhancing their mobility and daily living. You'll work with clients from various age groups and backgrounds, each presenting distinct objectives and obstacles, while learning to assist them in developing new abilities, preserving and restoring movement, healing from injuries, and addressing barriers to independence. This program holds accreditation from the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP), in partnership with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).Experiential LearningOpportunitiesStudents enrolled in the Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma will undertake three practical placements during their studies, with practicum locations available across Alberta.Continuing EducationUniversity of CalgaryGraduates of the Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma may qualify for admission to the University of Calgary's Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program, requiring 10 full course equivalents.Thompson Rivers University – Open LearningDiploma graduates can receive up to 54 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Health Science degree.Transfer policies vary by institution, so we recommend consulting the Alberta Transfer Guide, your program chair, academic advisors, and your chosen university for specific transfer details.Career PathsOccupational Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Recreation Therapy Aide Rehabilitation Assistant