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Occupational Therapy Assistant (126) |
Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) prepares students for entry-level employment as occupational therapy assistants in acute-care hospitals, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, developmental centers, school-based therapy programs, pediatric facilities, and mental health facilities. Graduates of the program are equipped to assist individuals in meeting a level of independence to perform the occupational roles necessary for productive living. Such roles may include tasks related to self-care, work, or leisure for those disabled by illness, accidents, or by developmental or psychiatric impairment.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the OTA program. Entrance requirements for this program include: completion of BIO 141; placement into ENG 111; completion of MTH 1 or MTE 1-3, and MTH 95 or MTE 4; or equivalent; grade point average of 2.75 or higher; 30 hours of documented observation time in at least two separate locations with an occupational therapist (OTR) or an occupational therapy assistant (COTA); documented attendance of at least one OTA Program Open House within 12 months preceding program application; and a personal interview with the program director. A writing sample may also be required for admission. For additional information regarding admission, continuance, and graduation requirements, go to tcc.edu (search keywords "occupational therapy assistant").
Individuals in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program may elect to pursue professional certification following completion of the A.A.S. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) offers a national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Most states, including Virginia, require certification in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
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 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, phone (301) 652-AOTA, www.aota.org. |
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