Ontario College Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant in Marie Canada | Sault College

The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program equips you to support individuals facing illness, injury, or disability in achieving greater independence and overcoming daily obstacles. Blending classroom theory with hands-on practice in labs and fieldwork placements, you'll develop essential competencies for these vital healthcare roles. Key program features include: • Training to help clients restore or maintain functional independence and movement• Engaging fieldwork starting in your first term, learning from seasoned professionals across diverse clinical environments• Interactive, small-group instruction led by practicing clinician-educators• Access to an on-campus physiotherapy clinic offering both patient care and student placement opportunities• Pathways to advanced education through credit transfer agreements with partner institutions Upon graduating, you'll be prepared to collaborate with licensed therapists, delivering crucial care that enhances lives. Want to continue your studies and earn a degree? Our partnerships with institutions like Lake Superior State University, Lakehead University, and the UK's Northampton University allow credit transfers toward degrees in fields like Kinesiology. It's seamless and rewarding. If you're called to make a difference in people's lives – and we know you are – this is your starting point at Sault College.