College Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (9151)

The College Diploma - Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant at Centennial College's Morningside campus in Toronto is a two-year college diploma that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

You will train to help people recover movement and independence, supporting OTs and PTs — anatomy, conditions across the lifespan, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques — with supervised clinical placements. Rehab support is firmly in PGWP healthcare priorities and demand grows with Canada's ageing population. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and community rehabilitation as OTA & PTA professionals.

Delivered at Centennial College's Morningside campus in Toronto. This field aligns with the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; confirm the program's CIP code on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list, as the final decision rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Assistant, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.