这项为期两年的安大略省大学文凭课程为学生提供在职业治疗师和/或物理治疗师的指导下工作的知识和技能。职业治疗师助理，物理治疗师助理在评估，规划和实施对患者的治疗护理中起着至关重要的辅助作用，以实现功能独立性和职业表现。通过课堂理论，实验室技术，小组工作和实践经验，学生准备与患者合作，以应对运动和日常功能暂时或永久的健康限制。在各种医疗机构和社区环境中进行的各种临床安置为学生提供了机会，使他们获得在安全有效地治疗患者方面的信心和经验。
The two-year Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Ontario College Diploma program gives you the knowledge and skills to work under an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Physiotherapist Assistants play a vital supporting role in the assessment, planning and implementation of therapeutic care for patients with the goal of achieving functional independence and occupational performance. They help teach clients to cope with limits in movement, daily functioning and activities.<br><br>Through classroom theory, lab techniques, group work and practical experience, you prepare to work with patients coping with health limitations. During various clinical placements, you apply theory and knowledge while further developing your skills. With more than 600 hours of clinical placements during the program, you increase your understanding of the field and gain confidence assisting professional therapists in various healthcare facilities.