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College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant

Vancouver Community College - Broadway ยท Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada โ˜… 4.8 #6833 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
51.0803
Duration
2 year college diploma including a practicum
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Health and Medical Sciences
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days

Program overview

A two year diploma preparing rehabilitation assistants, covering therapeutic exercise, mobility support, occupational therapy practice, anatomy and supervised clinical placement.

At CAD 27,017 this is the most expensive programme at this campus, and it carries the highest English requirement at IELTS 6.5 with writing and speaking at 6.5.

College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant is taught at Vancouver Community College, a public college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19279717512. Because College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant study permit application.

Applicants to College Diploma - Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant need Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with writing and speaking at 6.5, and tuition for rehabilitation assistant diploma is recorded at CAD 27,017. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against rehabilitation assistant diploma. rehabilitation assistant diploma lists three entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages your rehabilitation assistant diploma application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$27,017โ‚น16,48,037
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$145
Total / yearC$49,882โ‚น30,42,802/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Class 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with writing and speaking at 6.5 and reading and listening at 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61; or the Duolingo English Test at 120.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 145 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Additional requirement: Rehabilitation assistants practise under the supervision of registered occupational or physical therapists. A criminal record check and immunisation records apply.
  • Work permit: rehabilitation assistant diploma is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6.5S 6.5
PTE
61 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
90 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Rehabilitation Assistant: hospitals and clinics
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant: therapy departments
  • Physical Therapy Assistant: rehabilitation settings
  • Community Rehabilitation Worker: home care
  • Activity Assistant: long term care
  • Further Study: therapy degrees with further qualification

Reality check: rehabilitation assistants work under the direction of registered therapists, so this is a supporting role rather than an independent practising one.

About Vancouver Community College - Broadway

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.8
World rank
#6833
Established
1965
Reference No.
O19279717512

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