Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant at College of Southern Nevada |
College of Southern Nevada
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College of Southern Nevada is a Public, 4-year or above Associate's--Public 4-year Primarily Associate's with 37,758 students in Las Vegas, NV.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The mission of the College of Southern Nevada is to implement the NSHE mission by identifying the needs
of the citizens of Southern Nevada and providing educational and support services to meet those needs in the
areas of general education, transfer preparation, vocational education, basic skills development, adult education
and community service. In meeting the needs of the community it serves the College provides student-centered services
that recognize the uniqueness of the individual, demonstrate excellence, utilize up-to-date facilities, emphasize comprehensive use of
technology, and rely upon the collaborative efforts of the College, the students and the community. |
Community College of Southern Nevada
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational therapy assistants help individuals learn (or re-learn) many “ordinary” tasks performed every day at home, at work, at school, and in the community. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the occupational therapy assistant helps patients establish a lifestyle that is as independent, productive, and satisfying as possible.
This limited entry program trains students to work at rehabilitation centers, hospitals, long term care facilities, other patient care facilities, and in community settings. Students are required to complete a series of clinical experiences at clinics affiliated with the program. Level I clinical experiences are completed during the OTA course work and require 40 daytime hours for each clinical experience. Fieldwork Level II is assigned after course work is completed, scheduled for full time days, and requires the completion of 640 clinical hours. Fieldwork Level II must be completed within 18 months of academic preparation.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:
Demonstrate the ability to respond to request for services in accordance with policies and procedures of the service agency.
Demonstrate the ability to assist with data collection and evaluation under the supervision of an OTR.
Demonstrate the ability to develop treatment goals under the supervision of an OTR.
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