Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant at Delgado Community College |
Delgado Community College
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Delgado Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 13,210 students in New Orleans, LA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate 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:
Delgado Community College prepares students from diverse backgrounds to attain their educational, career and personal goals, to think critically, to demonstrate leadership, and to be productive and responsible citizens. |
Delgado Community College
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession where "occupational" activities (activities with specific goals) are used for physical and psychological rehabilitation of individuals of all ages. The goal of intervention is to engage patients in various occupations, chosen by the patients or clients, to allow participation in life to the fullest of their abilities. Occupational therapy involves the application of purposeful, goal-oriented activities in the evaluation and treatment of persons whose abilities to perform and cope with the tasks of daily living are impaired. Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, public and specialized schools, private clinics, and even patients' homes.
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, is a graduate of an accredited OTA Program, and is licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state. The duties of a COTA include collaborating with the OT in gathering data, planning goals and strategies, implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care, reporting to the OT on the patient's response, and documenting patient treatment and response.
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