Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mercy College - Main Campus

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Mercy College - Main Campus is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Occupational Therapy is based on the belief that humans have an innate need to engage in everyday life tasks and activities that support their individual areas of occupation. Engagement in occupations is related to one's health, well-being, adaptation and life satisfaction. Individuals are entitled to engage in occupations that they find purposeful and meaningful. It is then the role of the occupational therapy assistant to direct their effort toward helping clients engage in daily life activities. The occupational therapy assistant's knowledge of occupation is used to affect human performance so that the individual can reach his or her highest level of functioning regardless of disability, age, gender, race, or cultural background. Occupational therapy assistants work under the supervision of occupational therapists . Career Opportunities By choosing a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant , you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while entering a rewarding profession that has flexible and diverse job opportunities in areas such as: Acute Care Hospitals Rehab Hospitals Schools and Pre-Schools Early Intervention Nursing Homes Sub-Acute Care Adult Day Care Home Care Design and Accessibility Consulting and Home Modification Driver Rehabilitation and Training Ergonomics Consulting Health and Wellness Consulting Low Vision Services Private Practice Community Health Services Technology and Assistive Device Development and Consulting View more details on Mercy College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.