The Role of OTAs/PTAs in the Canadian Context

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST/SUPPORT
REHABILITATION ASSISTANT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
FITNESS/EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
ADJUVANT

OTA & PTA

DISABILITY CASE MANAGER

THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Who are we? What do we do?

Called Occupational Therapist We deliver evidence based

Assistants & Physiotherapist Assistants, rehabilitation services to clients of all
we work under the direct supervision of ages and varied abilities in a safe,
a licensed Physiotherapist or effective and efficient manner [6][8]
Occupational Therapist [8]

Education Our Competencies

Meeting the criteria of an accredited Collaborator, Communicator,

program, our training meets rigorous Advocator, Scholarly Practitioner,
standards of quality, which ensures Change Agent, Practice Manager,
competence in our practical skills. [1] Professional, Focused-Skill Specialist
[3][7] [4] [5]

Gait Training Pain Tolerance

Activities of Daily
Living Skills Education on Lifestyle
Modification, Conserving
Personal Energy

Mobility Collaboration with

Multidisciplinary Teams

ExerciseTraining Time Management

Documentation Multitasking

Learn More
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists REFERENCES

OTA & PTA Education Accreditation Program

R. Anil| W. Braid| M. Mathew| A. Norori| A. Palmer| 2023