- Canton
- Manage and treat health conditions to rehabilitate and develop Activity of Daily Living skills across the lifespan
- Physical and Mental Health Dysfunctions and Treatment Methods
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Certified)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists to help rehabilitate patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). They help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people who are recovering from injuries to regain necessary skills, and providing support for older adults who are experiencing physical or cognitive changes.
Occupational Therapy Assistant occupational courses will be completed in four and a half (4.5) semesters. Curriculum is delivered in a combination of face-to-face and distance learning formats.
Faculty
Meet Ms. Caldwell
Amanda Caldwell, OTR/L, CHT – Instructor | Occupational Therapy Assisting
Accreditation
The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is 301-652-6611, website.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Associate
Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree
Program Specifics
Step 1: Occupational Therapy Application Video – Mandatory
Applications for this program will be available on this webpage starting April 1st.
Step 2: Occupational Therapy Assistant Admission Information
Step 3: Occupational Therapy Assistant Admission Points
Step 4: OTA Observation Hours Instructions & Verification Form
Step 5: ATI TEAS Testing Information (this program requires on-campus testing)
OTA Program Distance Education & Technology Information
OTA Program Technical Standards and Essential Functions
