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Diploma in Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada

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CAD 22672

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

The Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant diploma program prepares students to work in today's interdisciplinary health-care systems. This program will provide students with a strong occupational and physical therapy assistant background, and incorporate essential assistant-level skills in speech language therapy and therapeutic recreation. Equipped with skills in these four rehabilitation disciplines, students will be prepared to meet industry demand and work in various general therapy, rehabilitation, as well as discipline-specific positions.

In April 2022, the NorQuest Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma Program was proud to receive the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) Gold | Program Excellence Award.


What to expect from the program


If you enjoy helping people and want a career assisting patients to overcome injuries or impairments, this diploma program could be for you.

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


Graduate with experience


NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity.

You’ll graduate this program after completing five practicums with a minimum of 150 hours in each discipline.

Your practicum may be in your community or close by. Your schedule may include day, evening, or weekend shifts. You will work full-time during the practicum and provide your own transportation to the facility.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English  60%
    • Grade 12 Math  50%
    • Grade 12 Biology  60%

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

22672

Tuition Fee
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CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

New Questers International Entrance Scholarship

Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.


Value: $1000
Applicable programs: Open to all credit programs (full time students in any NorQuest credit programs can apply)


Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must:

  • have a valid study permit
  • be paying international student tuition and fees
  • provide a statement of equivalent Alberta marks showing academic standing of 70%/B-/2.7 or higher (not applicable to NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary)
  • provide a personal letter describing their educational and career goals
  • be enrolled in their program before applying.


How can students apply?
Students will be notified closer to the application start date.


When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?

  • The application for the Spring 2025 Entrance Scholarship will open on April 25, 2025 and close on May 23, 2025.
  • The application for the Fall 2025 Entrance Scholarship will open on August 25, 2025 and close on September 16, 2025.
  • The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025 and close on January 23, 2026.

We will disburse the awards when the student has completed 50% of the term.

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