Associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) working under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, assists in evaluation and treatment for individuals whose ability to handle daily living tasks is impaired by injury, disease, aging, or developmental deficits.
This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program‘s completion. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor or the...
This transfer pattern is designed for students planning to apply to a professional
occupational therapy program at a college or university but are uncertain as
to the transfer institution. The courses included in this program closely parallel
the admissions requirements for many professional occupational therapy programs.
Check with your advisor and the Student Success Center as soon as possible to
ensure specific course transferability....
Upon successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, the graduate will be qualified to work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to provide services to individuals of all ages who are physically, psychologically, or developmentally disabled. The program is accredited with the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ACOTE. Graduates will...
Occupational therapy assistants earn a two-year associates degree. Course work includes a combination of general education courses, occupational therapy theory and skill building courses, and on-the-job experiences at various fieldwork sites. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the fieldwork sites. All academic coursework must be completed before students are placed on their Level 2 fieldwork experience. The Level 2 fieldwork...
The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares students to provide services to individuals whose abilities to perform occupations (day-to-day activities) are impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, or physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. Occupational therapy assistants work under the guidance of registered occupational therapists to screen and evaluate individuals, then plan and implement interventions for them to develop,...
The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares students to provide services to individuals whose abilities to perform occupations (day-to-day activities) are impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, or physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. Occupational therapy assistants work under the guidance of registered occupational therapists to screen and evaluate individuals, then plan and implement interventions for them to develop,...
Why choose Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)?
Creative people who enjoy working in the medical profession are often drawn to OTA; many of our students have backgrounds in psychology or the arts. If you’re flexible and enjoy helping others, a 2-year Associate degree occupational therapy may be just the career you’re seeking.
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