Occupational Therapy Assistant - Northland Community and Technical College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Occupational Therapy (OT) is the use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals who have limitations. These limitations may include physical or mental health and developmental or learning abilities. Individuals may also be limited by poverty and cultural differences or the aging process. OT is used to prevent disability, and maintain health in the areas of work, play, leisure, education, communication interaction and activities of daily living. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program includes general and technical courses and supervised fieldwork experiences. The Level II fieldwork experience must be completed within 18 months of finishing the OTAC courses. Enrollment in the OTA program may be limited due to the availability of fieldwork sites. Acceptance by the College does not constitute acceptance into the OTA program. Students are considered to be \\\"Pre-OTA\\\" until they have been accepted to enroll in OTA courses. Interested students must complete an OTA program application in order to be considered for enrollment in the OTA program. Students interested in enrolling in this major are encouraged to contact OTA faculty to find out specific requirements for admission into this program. Employment Opportunities Career opportunities include: Occupational Therapy Assistants for acute and long term care facilities, schools and community agencies. The OTA works under the supervision of an OT. An OTA is also qualified to work without supervision as a Director of an activities program. Program Learner Outcomes 1. Student will perform entry-level competencies based on occupational therapy practice standards. 2. Student will implement professional occupation-based interventions in collaboration with consumers, families and other service providers. 3. Student will perform entry-level practice competencies safely and proficiently in traditional and emerging areas of practice. 4. Student will communicate effectively and professionally with consumers, families and other service providers. 5. Student will demonstrate ethical and professional behavior while displaying respect for diversity of culture, age and gender. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.