How long is the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology?
14 Month Diploma as either a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist Assistant

What you need to get in to the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology?
Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with an overall average of at least 60% in English 30, Biology 30 and Chemistry 20 or Science 20. Post secondary courses may be equivalent to the above. See our calendar at www.sait.ca. English Proficiency: English is the language of instruction in all programs at SAIT and the primary language of most workplaces in Alberta. Prior to admission to this program, all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways: 1. Successful completion of the named prerequisite English course or equivalent, PLUS at least three years of formal full-time study at an English designated secondary school or post-secondary institution in an English speaking country which SAIT recognizes as English-language proficiency exempt. 2. Proof on application of a minimum score of 8 in Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) in all categories. The CLBA measures English proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Further information about the CLBA may be obtained at www.language.ca. Due to restrictions within the practicum component of this program, international applications will not be accepted. This program receives more applications than we have seats. Students are required to identify the specialty of their choice (PTA or OTA) at time of application. Applications received by the end of February are academically ranked and short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be sent a selection package and asked to complete a career investigation. Volunteer and/or related work experience will also be considered in the selection process. The usual number of seats available is 24 (16 seats in PTA and 8 seats in OTA). Successful candidates must sign a practicum agreement contract prior to final acceptance.

For more information on the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(403) 284-7248

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant?
In Class Study