Occupational Therapy Assistant - Pueblo Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Pueblo Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description This program teaches you to work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to evaluate clients of all ages, design individual rehabilitative programs, create goals, and help clients meet their goals while monitoring their progress. The program consists of 18 months of academic preparation and 16 weeks of clinical preparation for graduation. When you graduate from the program, you are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) to become certified and to practice in Colorado. Most states require licensure; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT exam. Career Opportunities The OTA program prepares you for a career helping others improve their quality of life. You will use rehabilitative activities and exercises to help clients of all ages overcome physical, emotional, mental and/or social disabilities and become independent in their activities of daily living. You can work in hospitals, schools, mental health centers, nursing homes, and in the community. PCC graduates hold positions throughout Colorado and in many different states. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that this will be one of the fastest-growing careers in the foreseeable future. View more details on Pueblo Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.