Prep for Therapy Assistant
For Information: 644-5800 or
- Full-time
- Daytime classes
- 16 weeks
- Winter start
- Downtown campus
Program Overview
Prep for Therapy Assistant is a 16-week program designed to prepare you for the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant* programs. Courses include one of the three prerequisites required for the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant programs (English Language Arts 30-1/030-1 or English Language Arts 30-2/030-2; Biology 30/030; Applied Math 10 or Pure Math 10); Interpersonal Communications for Health-Care Professions; and related employability skills. You will complete the prerequisite upgrading courses as well as obtain advanced credit in these diploma programs.
*Note: The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is still pending approval for 2010/2011. Contact Allied Health Careers at 780.644.6395 for more information.
Career Potential
The career potential for physical and occupational therapy assistants is excellent. Therapy Assistant program graduates can apply for jobs in rehabilitation hospitals, acute care hospitals, long-term care centres, private physical therapy clinics, and special care facilities.
Transferability
You will complete the prerequisite upgrading courses, as well as obtain advanced credit for the COMM 1011 course in the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma programs.
Admission Requirements
Two of the following courses are required as prerequisites to enter the Prep for Therapy Assistant program. Students must complete all three courses to enter the Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Minimum 50% in English Language Arts 30-1/030-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2/030-2
- Minimum 60% in Biology 30/030
- Minimum 50% in Applied Math 10 or Pure Math 10
- Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector check
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 8
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Prep for Therapy Assistant certificate.
Tuition and Fees
2009/2010
Tuition and Fees (pdf)
Funding Your Education
Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.
Program Outline (2009/10)
Program of Study 16 weeks
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Program of Study |
16 weeks |
|
| COMM 1011 |
Interpersonal Communications
for Health-Care Professions |
3.0 |
| And two courses from English, Math, or Biology |
| One English course: |
| ELA 3105 |
English 30-1 |
5.0 |
| ENGL 3301 |
English 030-1 |
5.0 |
| ELA 3104 |
English 30-2 |
5.0 |
| ENGL 3302 |
English 030-2 |
5.0 |
| Math courses: |
| MAT
1037 |
Pure Math 10 |
5.0 |
| MAT
1038 |
Applied Math 10 |
5.0 |
| Biology courses: |
| SCN
3230 |
Biology 30 |
5.0 |
| BIOL
3300 |
Biology 030 |
5.0 |
| Five Essentials for Health Careers CTS modules: |
| CTR
2310 |
Career Directions - Expansion
|
1.0 |
| CMH
1010 |
Family Dynamics |
1.0 |
| CMH
1050 |
Child Development |
1.0 |
| CMH
1060 |
Home Care I |
1.0 |
| CMH
3030 |
Aging |
1.0 |
| CMH
3010 |
Family Issues |
1.0 |
| CMH
1080 |
Perspectives on Health |
1.0 |
| CMH
3070 |
Challenged Individuals |
1.0 |
| CMH
3100 |
Mental Health |
1.0 |
| CMH
2010 |
Adolescent Health Issues |
1.0 |
| |
Program Total |
18.0 |
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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