College Diploma - Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1965

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About this course
Duration 24 Months
Level Diploma Course
Description

Assist patients to overcome injuries or impairments as a valuable member of an interdisciplinary health-care team. Students will develop a strong occupational and physical therapy assistant background, and learn to incorporate essential assistant-level skills in speech language therapy and therapeutic recreation.

The program delivers theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills using a balance of discipline-specific and interdisciplinary courses.

Program graduates will be prepared to:

  • communicate and collaborate as a valuable member of a client-centred interdisciplinary health-care team
  • assist with effective physical therapy and occupational therapy practice by providing safe and competent care across client populations
  • support other rehabilitation disciplines, including therapeutic recreation and speech-language pathology
  • demonstrate effective professionalism, leadership, and reflective practice skills

​​​​​​​* Note: Additional fees may apply

** All fees are subject to change without notice

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 18,600
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
Student Association Fee CAD 179
Registrarial Services Fee CAD 180
Health and Dental Fee CAD 386
Program & Supplies Fee CAD 358
UPass Fee CAD 450

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 84 (Min Reading: 21.0, Min Writing: 21.0, Min Listening: 21.0, Min Speaking: 21.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 115

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min IELTS overall: 4

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Location

University City 10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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