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| | Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant | | |
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| School | Nova Scotia Community College | | |
| Location | Halifax, NS, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 10,101
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics
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| Prerequisites Notes | High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 Academic Biology and English and one additional Grade 12 Academic Science (Chemistry or Physics).
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| Cost | | National: | $3,620 | | International: | $11,690 |
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| Description | Would you enjoy the challenge of working with others as they adjust to or recover from changes in their health status? Do you see yourself as part of a team helping to meet the increasing needs for assistive care based on the aging population of Nova Scotia as well as the prevalence of chronic illness?
This program will prepare you to work under the direction of physiotherapist or occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. The ultimate goal is to improve the clients' quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living. Learners participate in both theory and practicum placements where they will perform a variety of skills related to established treatment plans for clients. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
