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Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTP)

Starts in May, September

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Health Sciences

Courses

Your progression through semesters is outlined in the chart below and depends on the campus and start date you choose. Some progression paths include summer breaks, while others do not. Please review the charts below before proceeding to the course delivery details.

September January May
Semester 1
Semester 2
Break
Semester 3
Semester 4
 
September January May
 
 
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
OTP100 Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare System  Not offered  Flexible  Flexible
OTP101 Anatomy and Physiology  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
OTP102 Human Kinetics  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP103 Orientation to OTA and PTA Roles  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP104 Therapeutic Communication and Documentation  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP105 Two-eyed Seeing and Healthcare  Not offered  Flexible  Flexible
OTP106 Developmental Psychology  Not offered  Online  Online

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP200 PTA – Principles and Techniques I  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP201 OTA – Principles and Techniques I  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP202 Human Conditions I  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP203 Social Determinants of Health  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP204 Establishing Client-Centered and Reflective Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
OTP205 Introduction to Clinical Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
OTP206 Professional Ethics  Online  Not offered  Online

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP300 PTA-Principles and Techniques II  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP301 OTA-Principles and Techniques II  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP302 Concepts in Mental Health  Online  Not offered  Online
OTP303 Human Conditions II  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP304 Intermediate Clinical Placement  In-person  Not offered  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP400 Rehabilitation and Career Readiness  Flexible  Flexible  Not offered
OTP401 Consolidated Clinical Placement I  In-person  In-person  Not offered
OTP402 Consolidated Clinical Placement II  In-person  In-person  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
OTP100 Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare System  Not offered  Flexible  Flexible
OTP101 Anatomy and Physiology  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
OTP102 Human Kinetics  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP103 Orientation to OTA and PTA Roles  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP104 Therapeutic Communication and Documentation  Not offered  In-person  In-person
OTP106 Developmental Psychology  Not offered  Online  Online

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP200 PTA – Principles and Techniques I  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP201 OTA – Principles and Techniques I  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP202 Human Conditions I  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP203 Social Determinants of Health  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP204 Establishing Client-Centered and Reflective Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
OTP205 Introduction to Clinical Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
OTP206 Professional Ethics  Online  Not offered  Online

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP300 PTA-Principles and Techniques II  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP301 OTA-Principles and Techniques II  In-person  Not offered  In-person
OTP302 Concepts in Mental Health  Online  Not offered  Online
OTP303 Human Conditions II  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
OTP304 Intermediate Clinical Placement  In-person  Not offered  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
OTP105 Two-eyed Seeing and Healthcare  Not offered  Flexible  Flexible
OTP400 Rehabilitation and Career Readiness  Flexible  Flexible  Not offered
OTP401 Consolidated Clinical Placement I  In-person  In-person  Not offered
OTP402 Consolidated Clinical Placement II  In-person  In-person  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (1)

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)