Program Fact Sheet - Sault College

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant(OTA/PTA)Program Fact SheetCategory Information Revised: Jul. 28, 2014Program NameOccupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantProgram Code 3022Program Length4 SemestersFall Semester Yr. 1: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – Friday, December 12, 2014Yr. 2: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 – Friday, December 12, 2014Winter Semester Monday, January 5, 2015 – Friday, April 24, 2015Breaks/Holidays Thanksgiving: Oct-13-14 Holiday Break: Dec-15-14 to Jan-02-15Family Day: Feb-16-15Winter Study Break: Mar-16-15 to Mar-20-15Good Friday: Apr-03-15Tuition & Fees Semester 1 (Fall 2014) – $1,825.50 Semester 2 (Winter 2015) – $1,702.50Semester 3 (Fall 2014) – $1,791.50 Semester 4 (Winter 2015) - $1,702.50Payment Deadline Semester 1 (Fall 2014) – Jul-04-14 Semester 2 (Winter 2015) – Dec-05-14Parking Fees Per Semester – $113.00 (tax included) Per Academic Year – $226.00 (tax included)Daily Coin Lot Parking – $3.00 per entryParking Fees - PlacementStudents are responsible for their own parking costs associated with placement. Costs may varywith each facility.Books Semester 1 (Fall 2014) – $803.35 (est.) Semester 2 (Winter 2015) – $380.25 (est.)Program Related PlacementRequirementsStandard 1 st Aid and CPR (Level C) Certificate, Online Courses not acceptableWHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) CertificateCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (To be completed in September.)Immunization Two-step TB Test MMR - Immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella Current tetanus-diphtheria Current Influenza Immunization (October/November)(The flu vaccine is not mandatory. In the event that a student refuses the vaccine, the student must follow placementagency policies. This may mean removal from clinical placement for the duration of an influenza outbreak. For furtherinformation, contact the coordinator.)$238.00 (est.)Program Related SuppliesSemester 1 – $80.00 (est.) Scrubs with Embroidered Name andLogo (details will be provided in classin September) Polo shirt for community placementwhere scrubs is not appropriateSemester 2 – $17.00 (est.) One 2” or 3” Tensor Bandage GoniometerNote : The purchase of an additional uniform is highly recommended for second year. ASplinting Package is also required in second year and is available in the College Bookstore.Miscellaneous SuppliesApprox. $50.00 per semester

KPI Employment Rates Percentage Working: 86% Percentage Working-related: 71%Typical EmploymentEmployment TitlesType of CertificationProgram DescriptionAcute Care Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Community Care Access Centres, Long Term CareFacilities, Community Care (home care), Convalescent Care Facilities, Private Physiotherapy andOccupational Therapy Clinics, Disability Management ServicesOccupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant, Rehabilitation AssistantOntario College DiplomaAs a student in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diplomaprogram, you will gain hands on experience to help prepare you to work in the field ofrehabilitation medicine. In addition you will: Learn to assist individuals regain or maintain independent function and mobility Participate in introductory fieldwork activities beginning in the first semester and gain valuabletraining from experienced clinicians in the workplace Experience student centred learning in active classrooms and small labs with individualizedattention Have the opportunity to transfer to other Universities to pursue a degreeNote: Since many of our placement agencies have varied work schedules, students must beprepared to attend clinical placement hours as assigned. This may consist of days, eveningsand/or weekends.Entrance RequirementsOntario Secondary School diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C and Grade 11 Biology(SBI3C), OR Mature Student Status.Note: Mature students are advised to contact the Registrar’s Office for further informationregarding admission.Other InformationFor more information visit the Sault College website http://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs orcontact:Joanna MacDougall, Program Coordinator, at 705-759-2554, Ext. 2510joanna.macdougall@saultcollege.caSusan Albo, Academic Assistant Health Programs, at 705-759-2554, Ext. 2689susan.albo@saultcollege.ca