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Diploma in Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehab Assistant) Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus, Canada

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CAD 26487

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Learn to assist in the delivery of rehabilitation plans that promote independence and function for patients recovering from illness or injury.


What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Practise as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant in a competent, professional, accountable and ethical manner.
  • Utilize evidence-informed rehabilitation knowledge to implement assigned Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy interventions.
  • Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an evolving health care system.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective practice environment through direct client care, organization and support of rehabilitation services.
  • Identify and report relevant information regarding the client’s status and well-being to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member.
  • Communicate effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with clients, their families, caregivers and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Collect client information and complete client records.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maintain and improve professional competence within the role of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Promote, support and encourage health and wellness for self and others.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

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):

  • Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Human Biology) Attending a program info session is strongly recommended (but not a mandatory requirement anymore),Other requirements upon acceptance such as first aid, criminal record check, etc.

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26487

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 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

VCC International Regional Entrance Award

Learning with students from different geographical, cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds adds value and enriches the learning experiences for all students. To enhance student experiences, VCC offers a maximum of $160,000 annually in awards to new international applicants from underrepresented countries in selected programs.


International Regional Entrance Award: Fall 2025 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • Most programs offered in Fall 2025 are eligible, except for the following programs:
    • All certificates
    • Dance Diploma (contact Arts Umbrella for scholarship options)

 

International Regional Entrance Award: Winter 2026 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • All of the PGWP-eligible programs offered in Winter 2026 are eligible.

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