Occupational Therapy Assistant - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? This associate degree program prepares you to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or for employment in related jobs. In the traditional setting, the COTA provides services under the supervision of an occupational therapist using goal-directed activities to prevent, lessen or overcome difficulty in attaining, maintaining or developing occupations: daily living skills, play, leisure and/or work skills. Services are provided in various environments including hospitals, geriatric centers, schools, homes and communities. A Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is a prerequisite for entry into the fourth clinical course. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Career Outlook ? The OTA can look forward to a positive job outlook. Opportunities can be found in traditional health care facilities as well as school, industry, community and residential environments for persons experiencing developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities and the results of aging. For additional career information, visit www.promoteot.org Program Learning Outcomes ? You as a graduate should be able to: Adhere to the ethical standards, values and attitudes of the occupational therapy profession Practice within the distinct role and responsibility of the occupational therapy assistant Advocate for the profession, services and consumers Value lifelong learning and the need to keep current with best practice Apply occupational therapy principles and intervention tools to achieve expected outcomes Serve a diverse population in a variety of systems that are consistent with entry-level practice Possible Careers: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.