 | | Program of Studies | | Semester 1 | | COMM | 10006 | Interpersonal Comm & Thera Rltns | 2.00 | | COMM | LL041 | Communications (Langs) | 3.00 | | HSCI | 10004 | Anatomy & Physiology OTA/PTA | 5.00 | | HSCI | 10005 | Human Movement & Motor Control | 2.00 | | HSCI | 10107 | Intro OTA/PTA Health Care | 4.00 | | HSCI | 10108 | Intro to PTA/PTA Practice 1 | 3.00 | | PSYC | SS271 | Developmental Psychology | 3.00 | | Semester 2 | | CLIN | 10001 | Clinical Fieldwork Practice | 37.50 | | COMM | 10004 | Docum Skills for OTA&PTA Practice | 2.00 | | COMM | 10034 | Active Citizenship | 2.00 | | HSCI | 10007 | OTA & PTA Informatics | 3.00 | | HSCI | 10109 | OTA/PTA in Health Care Delivery II | 4.00 | | HSCI | 10110 | OTA/PTA Practice II | 3.00 | | HSCI | 10111 | OTA/PTA Practice Skills II | 8.00 | | OPEL | XXXXX | General Education 1 Option Table | 2.00 | | Semester 3 | | CLIN | 10043 | Clinical Internship I | 37.50 | | HSCI | 10005 | Communication Disorders in Clin Prac | 3.00 | | HSCI | 10112 | OTA/PTA Practice III | 3.50 | | HSCI | 10113 | OTA/PTA Practice Skills III | 10.00 | | HSCI | 10114 | OTA/PTA in Health Care Del III | 4.00 | | Semester 4 | | CLIN | 10044 | Clinical Intership II | 37.50 | | HSCI | 10039 | Inquiry Seminars for OTA/PTA | 4.00 | | HSCI | 10115 | OTA/PTA Practice IV | 3.50 | | HSCI | 10116 | OTA/PTA Practice Skills IV | 10.00 | | HSCI | 10117 | OTA/PTA in Health Care Del IV | 4.00 | Ontario College Diploma (746)
Location: Mohawk - McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Two year
Start date: September | Highlights - Prepare to graduate as a combined assistant working under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist and/or physiotherapist
- Develop knowledge, skill and professional behaviour toward the delivery of treatment to clients/patients coping with temporary or permanent health
limitations in movement and daily function - Demonstrate initiative, creativity, respect for self and others, and strong work ethics
- Experience clinical/fieldwork placement within and outside the Hamilton area
- Experience a newly enhanced curriculum that uses an integrated OTA and PTA approach to reflect the role of the assistant in current practice
- Degree transfer opportunities available
Top of Page Career Opportunities Industries of Employment: - Hospitals, Clinics
- Mental Health Facilities
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Children's Treatment Centres
- Private Practice
Occupational Categories: - Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Physiotherapist Assistants
Admission Requirements - OSSD or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including:
- Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U
- Two senior sciences (of Biology, Chemistry or Physics) general, advanced, C or U
- Volunteer experience is recommended in Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy setting
- Mature applicants are considered individually
- Mature applicants are required to complete or be registered in one senior, general or advanced science, or college preparatory biology
- Accepted applicants are required to provide an up-to-date immunization record, police clearance, and have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification at the BCLS level and a First Aid Certificate prior to commencing the program.
- Accepted applicants under the age of 18 may not be permitted to participate in some courses due to legal restrictions such as the Mental Health Act
Note: Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter clinical placement. A more extensive Police Clearance may be requested by clinical placement agencies. Top of Page
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