Occupational Therapy Assistant - Kapiolani Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Kapiolani Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview of the Profession If you are caring, creative and adaptable, as well as an individual who likes to work with others, Occupational therapy is a dynamic career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages. Occupational Therapy focuses on helping people to function in the tasks or ?occupations? needed for everyday life by learning the skills necessary to be independent and productive. Occupational Therapy practitioners provide assessments and specialized treatments for clients with physical or mental health problems so they can carry out day-to-day activities that are important to them despite impairments. For example the person who has had a stroke may need to relearn how to prepare a meal or a child with cerebral palsy may need to learn to use a computer for classroom activities. OTA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is in accordance with that of the University of Hawai'i, Community College System and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Our mission is to: 1. Broaden access to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program by providing an open-door admissions policy to qualified students. 2. Specialize in the effective teaching of occupational therapy assistant courses that prepare the student to qualify for the national certification exam. 3. Offer a program of study that prepares the student for entry-level OTA positions. 4. Provide opportunities for personal and professional development, occupational upgrading and career mobility through credit and non-credit courses and activities. 5. Contribute to and stimulate the cultural and intellectual life of the occupational therapy community by providing a forum for the discussion of ideas and opportunities for community members to participate and benefit from the endeavors of others. The OTA Program seeks to serve its students as well as the community at large. OTA Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Assimilate and apply relevant knowledge regarding the foundational content, basic tenets and theoretical perspectives of Occupational Therapy to be able to function competently in the area of study. 2. Perform technical and clinical skills pertaining to screening, evaluation, intervention, implementation and service delivery and assist with management of Occupational Therapy in order to function competently in the area of study. 3. Maintain professional ethics, values, responsibilities and behavior as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and healthcare provider. 4. Communicates and interacts appropriately and effectively. 5. Incorporate knowledge of multicultural perspectives to meet the needs of diverse populations. 6. Use professional literature and recognize its implication for Occupational Therapy practice and the provision of services. View more details on Kapiolani Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.