Occupational Therapy Assistant - James A Rhodes State College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from James A Rhodes State College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Occupational Therapy is the art and science of helping others to live life to its fullest. Practitioners of this profession are occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapy assistants (OTA). OTs and OTAs work with individuals of any age to develop, recover or maintain the skills needed to participate in occupation (everyday activities) with meaning, satisfaction and productivity. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, an assistant will develop and provide therapeutic activities and strategies that will help their clients gain the cognitive, physical, emotional and/or developmental skills necessary for everyday life. They may also provide adaptive equipment or techniques necessary to carry out life tasks, provide education and consultation to individuals, families and society, and address prevention. The OTA will work with the health care team which may include physicians, nurses, physical therapists , psychologists, social workers, and speech and language pathologists, in a variety of settings including: hospitals, school systems, community mental health centers, nursing homes, home health agencies and private practice. After successfully completing an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, the graduate is eligible to take 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 COTA. In addition, most states including Ohio require licensure to practice; however, Ohio and most other state licenses are based on passing of the NBCOT exam. After achieving licensure, the individual will be a COTA/L. Mission Statement The OTA Program exists to provide excellent and innovative classroom and clinical education to members of our community who pursue the career of an occupational therapy assistant . We will equip these individuals with the tools necessary to practice passionately and successfully. In turn, we will provide the community with superior and compassionate members of their health care teams who can drastically improve the quality of life for the recipients of this care. Ultimately, our graduates will be fulfilled as they touch the lives of people with physical, emotion and/or mental needs in helping them toward independent and productive living. View more details on James A Rhodes State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.