Posted on Monday, May 25th, 2026
This month celebrates physical therapists, physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students, while also raising awareness about the essential role movement and physical health play in injury recovery, fall prevention, and overall wellness.
At Algonquin College, we are proud to offer our Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program where learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to work alongside an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist with the goal of helping individuals overcome movement limitations and perform their daily activities with independence.
Physiotherapist Assistants play vital supporting roles in the assessment, planning and implementation of therapeutic care across a variety of healthcare environments. The versatile set of skills, learned and applied throughout the program, are becoming increasingly valuable as the demand for both healthcare and rehabilitation services continue to grow.
To celebrate National Physiotherapy Month, we are highlighting students from our OTA/PTA program to share about their experience in the program, their clinical placement, and their advice for future students.
Meet Victoria, a student in the OTA/PTA program who is graduating this year.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Welcome to our monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.
Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption.
National Rescue Dog Day
Every year, millions of dogs find themselves in shelters, waiting for a second chance at life. These rescue dogs come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and personalities — but they all have one thing in common: they’re looking for love and a forever home. Adopting a rescue dog is not only a deeply rewarding experience, it’s also a life-changing one — for both the dog and the human.
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Posted on Friday, May 15th, 2026
From left to right, Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital; James Schlegel, President and CEO, Schlegel Healthcare; Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario MPP and Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP, Carleton; and Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College.
On the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital, construction of the city’s newest long-term care home is well underway as Schlegel Villages marks a major milestone in the development of The Village of Riverbank Terrace. The 256-bed Village represents the latest expansion of Schlegel Villages’ mission to bring its social model of living to more communities across the province. The organization is proud to partner with the Province of Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital, and Algonquin College to bring this vision to life.
“With construction underway, today marks a significant milestone for the Schlegel Villages Ottawa project,” says Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Once finished, 256 residents will have a new home where they can receive the care they need.”
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