Who it’s for

You are interested in health care and like to help others. You are empathetic, good at building relationships, and can maintain grace under pressure. You like to move, you can stay on your feet for hours, and you’re physically and emotionally strong.

What you’ll learn

You will learn a variety of skills to help you assist clients under the direction of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or speech language pathologist. You’ll learn to help deliver treatment plans designed to improve a client’s physical function, independence or occupational performance.

Program details

Program length:

1 year full time (12 months)

Credential:

Certificate

Work-integrated Learning:

12 weeks of practicum for qualifying students

Start Times:

  • Fall

Tuition:

$18,450*

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Your career

Throughout your career, you’ll help others regain their health or mobility. You’ll be able to provide safe, competent rehabilitative care to clients and establish effective, therapeutic relationships with their families.

As an assistant to an occupational therapist, a physiotherapist or a speech-language pathologist, you may work in a hospital, care home, school or clinic setting, or in a private home.

Career opportunities

  • Rehabilitation assistant (hospital, care home, school, community)
  • Red cross emergency care worker
  • Transitional living facility worker
  • Community support worker
  • Recreation aide

Career opportunities

  • Rehabilitation assistant (hospital, care home, school, community)
  • Red cross emergency care worker
  • Transitional living facility worker
  • Community support worker
  • Recreation aide

Program features and outcomes

  • Industry-recognized instructors
  • Community-recognized program
  • Curriculum aligned with current health care practices
  • Multiple career settings
  • Practical and in-demand skills
  • Strong prospects for a rewarding career

Key Program Courses

  • Introduction to rehabilitation
  • Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology I and II
  • Kinesiology of movement
  • Therapeutic skills I, II, III, IV and V
  • Human Health Conditions in Rehabilitation I and II

Academic requirements

See Program Overview for Rehabilitation Assistant on MITT.ca

English language requirements

You meet the English language requirements, if you: Are from an English Language Proficiency requirement exempted country, OR you meet one of our waiver requirements.

If you do not meet either of these requirements, please contact a Student Advisor to discuss English language tests and pathway programs that are accepted at MITT.

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