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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant St. Clair College - Chatham Campus St. Clair College - Chatham Campus, Canada

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CAD 13624

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Graduates will work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist to assist in the implementation of therapeutic plans and programs. Graduates will assist in enabling a client’s optimal performance, and help them effectively cope with limitations to function, activities of daily living, leisure and work. If you are the type of individual who welcomes a challenge and enjoys being with people of all ages, a career as an OTA/PTA is a great career path to choose.

Program Highlights

  • Utilization of innovative, current and integrated approaches to the role of the OTA/PTA assistant.
  • A blend of classroom and clinical/practical learning involving “hands-on” learning.
  • Clinical placements within a variety of work settings including hospitals, private clinics, long term care facilities and children’s treatment centres.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

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):
    • Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
    • Grade 12 English ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 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

13624

Tuition Fee
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CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
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16500 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

Entrance Scholarship Fall 2026

St. Clair College is pleased to announce an exclusive $2,000 CAD Entrance Scholarship for students applying to the Fall 2026 intake. This limited-time opportunity will be awarded to the first 50 students who successfully confirm their seat by paying the required $3,000 CAD tuition deposit. The scholarship amount will be applied toward the student’s first-year tuition fees.


How to Qualify:

  • Students must pay a $3,000 deposit between February 18 and March 20, 2026.
  • Students must be accepted into a Fall 2026 post-secondary program (excluding Practical Nursing and Personal Support Worker programs).
  • The $2,000 credit will be applied to your student account once the 50-student cap is reached or by March 23, 2026 (whichever comes first). You will then be responsible for the remaining balance of your first-year tuition.

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