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HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SCIENCES HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates enter dynamic and challenging careers in a variety of health and community settings such as: • acute care • complex continuing care • mental health facilities • community agencies • long-term care facilities • rehabilitation centres • vocational rehabilitation programs • sports clinics • children's treatment centres • schools • private industry FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of OPTA may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US), Thompson Rivers University (BC), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB) and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON). PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • up-to-date immunization record • Hepatitis B vaccination • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • Police Vulnerable Sector Check • physical ability GeorgianCollege.ca/OPTA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSISTANT OPTA This program provides graduates with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to function competently in the role of an occupational therapist assistant and physiotherapist assistant (OTA and PTA) in a complex health care environment. OTAs and PTAs work under the supervision of and in collaboration with occupational therapists and physiotherapists, respectively, and assist these therapists to teach and enable clients to effectively cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning and activities whether temporary or permanent, during and following recovery. This program is a combination of practical and theoretical learning achieved through classroom, laboratory and field placements. To meet the needs of clients in agency and community settings, learning will take place with an inter-professional approach. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie STARTS JANUARY: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,518.86 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U) OR Grade 12 (U) exercise science or PSK4U, or equivalent PLACEMENTS 4 clinical placements CAREER OPPORTUNITIES An esthetician has many opportunities. Graduates of this program may work in a variety of spas such as: • day and resort spas • destination and cruise ship spas • salons • health and wellness establishments • casino spas Graduates may also find employment in: • product sales • distributing and retailing of esthetic products • product education • spa reception and management • contracting and consulting positions • pharmaceutical industries • dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of ESTH may be granted credit toward degree studies via articulation agreements with Davenport University (US), Thompson Rivers University (BC) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • up-to-date immunization record • Hepatitis B vaccination GeorgianCollege.ca/ESTH ESTHETICIAN ESTH This program prepares students with the knowledge, skills and professional competencies required for the esthetics industry. Graduates of this program are able to provide advanced spa modalities such as makeup and specialized skin, body and hand/foot treatments. In addition, business applications required to run a small business are emphasized. This program has been specifically designed with the intent to academically prepare the graduate for future international and provincial testing and recognition. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie STARTS JANUARY: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,192.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) GeorgianCollege.ca 73