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.
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...
St. Kate‘s two-year OTA program will educate you to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and enter a career where you‘ll work closely with individuals to find creative solutions that contribute to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.
Assist with the daily business of living
Under the direction of and in collaboration with occupational therapists, COTAs help people to accomplish what they need to do and love...
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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