Healing the body, healing the mind.
Occupational Therapy Assistant with people who are limited by physical injury or illness,
mental health problems, developmental or learning disabilities, or the aging process.
Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) work under the direct supervision of an occupational
therapist (OT) providing all levels of patient treatment. In our program, you will
learn to utilize manual and creative arts, purposeful activities, exercises, adaptive
devices, daily living tasks and leisure activities to assist patients to achieve their
highest level of function.
Duration
Upon completion of all degree requirements, the graduate is eligible to apply to take
the national certification exam for Occupational Therapy Assistants administered by
the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for
reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education
plan specific to your goals!
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Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
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