Community Therapy Assistant
About the Program:
The Community Therapy Assistant (CTA) Program was created to train Nunavummiut to assist in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
Under the supervision of rehabilitation professionals in regional centres, Community Therapy Assistants will be qualified to assist in implementing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and audiology programs in the communities.
The CTA program provides students with a broad theoretical and practical knowledge base pertaining to health and rehabilitation in Nunavut. Students will acquire knowledge required to link Inuit and southern Canadian health practices and beliefs in order to most effectively present rehabilitation concepts to community members. Academic courses address the general concepts of health, wellness, and rehabilitation.
Students will gain specific knowledge regarding the rehabilitation disciplines of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and audiology; and the therapeutic skills required for assisting in the delivery of rehabilitation programs in Nunavut.
Admission Requirements:
For more information on this program, please speak to your local Teacher, Adult Educator, Career Development Officer or contact the College Registrar’s office in Iqaluit toll-free at 1 (866) 979-7222.
Record of Achievement:
Community Therapy Assistant (CTA) Certificate
Student Funding and Financial Assistance:
Credit Transfer Opportunities:
Employment Opportunities:
This capacity-building initiative will create in-territory educational and employment opportunities for Nunavummiut.
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