Occupational Therapy Assistant - Delgado Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Delgado Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession where "occupational" activities (activities with specific goals) are used for physical and psychological rehabilitation of individuals of all ages. The goal of intervention is to engage patients in various occupations, chosen by the patients or clients, to allow participation in life to the fullest of their abilities. Occupational therapy involves the application of purposeful, goal-oriented activities in the evaluation and treatment of persons whose abilities to perform and cope with the tasks of daily living are impaired. Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, public and specialized schools, private clinics, and even patients' homes. A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, is a graduate of an accredited OTA Program, and is licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state. The duties of a COTA include collaborating with the OT in gathering data, planning goals and strategies, implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care, reporting to the OT on the patient's response, and documenting patient treatment and response. View more details on Delgado Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.