Program Description
There have been dramatic shifts in U.S. population as a result of an increased average life span. This phenomenon, along with advances in science, technology, and medicine has brought occupational therapy into the forefront of the Allied Health care field.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares entry-level occupational therapy assistants to work in community and institutional health care programs, providing direct service to individuals.
In this program, students receive instruction in theory and develop skills relating to occupational therapy in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. During the second year, students participate in clinical practice settings to include general physical medicine and psychiatric centers, developmental agencies, schools, nursing homes, and community agencies. Through these experiences, students gain experience in teaching patients/clients methods for engagement in self care, work, play/leisure, education, social skills, and home/community living skills.
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Erie Community College.
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