Study Diploma in Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant at SAIT Polytechnic in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Effective as of intakes in the 2026-2027 academic year, this program will be titled Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant. Our Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program provides comprehensive training for those who seek to support individuals with disabilities and functional impairments. As medical advancements break down accessibility barriers, the demand for skilled therapy assistants grows.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,500.00 (US$ 11,860) per year

Student technology fee - 109.64

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

SAIT Main Campus

1301 16 Avenue North West,

Calgary,

Alberta,

T2M 0L4, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and achieve a passing grade in each of the following courses (or equivalents), with a minimum combined grade average of 60%:English Language Arts 30-1Biology 30Chemistry 20 or Science 20MEDT 211 (SAIT course)SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.