Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - Cuyahoga Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Occupational therapy practitioners help people of all ages gain skills needed to take part in meaningful daily activities called occupations, to support participation in their environments, from dressing and feeding themselves, to work, school, play, leisure, and/or social participation. This program is designed to prepare students to provide occupational therapy treatments and related tasks under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist in a variety of delivery systems, including, but not limited to: acute care settings, long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, school systems, mental health agencies and institutions, home health care agencies, pediatric centers, and private practices. They may also be employed as activity coordinators. The program requires five full-time semesters of study. All OTA students must complete Level II Fieldwork within 18 months following completion of academic preparation. All academic and fieldwork requirements must be completed before the student will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination. The graduates of this program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). Successful completion of this exam is required to apply for licensure by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Use knowledge of anatomy/physiology, human development and mental/physical conditions to the application of occupational therapy principles and safely administer effective treatment intervention to achieve expected outcomes as related to occupation. 2. Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant in the supervisory process. 3. Employ State licensure laws and regulations in all situations that include clinical & professional decision making. 4. Listen, speak, and contribute using interpersonal skills with clinical team members, clients, family and other relevant support persons within context of occupational therapy settings. 5. Use professional and appropriate medical terminology in all verbal, written, and electronic communication that is relevant to practitioners, family and clients in occupational therapy settings and follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, practice settings, and other regulatory agencies. 6. Apply effective principles of time management, clinical reasoning, problem solving, safety awareness, and cultural sensitivity to clients and situations in occupational therapy settings. 7. Act professionally and ethically by upholding the ethical standards, values and attitudes of the occupational therapy profession. 8. Achieve entry-level competence by successfully completing academic and fieldwork education requirements and passing the certification examination. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.