Occupational Therapy Assistant - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Occupational therapy is concerned with selecting activities for patient/client treatment that promote and maintain health. Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology program at Cincinnati State learn to assist in the treatment of patients who have suffered from physical or psychological dysfunction. The program teaches concepts and practice techniques that enable students to interact with patients of all ages using treatment activities that relate to self care, work, and play/leisure. Graduates are prepared to: Work as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant Function in a professional and ethical manner as defined by the AOTA Contribute to the occupational therapy process in collaboration with an occupational therapist Implement occupation-based interventions utilizing a client-centered approach Credentialing Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be certified as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Many states, including Ohio, now require formal background checks for licensed occupational therapy assistants. Representative Clinical Sites Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Drake Center Good Samaritan Hospital Jewish Hospital Mercy Health Partners of Southwest Ohio (Mt. Airy, Western Hills, Fairfield, Clermont) University Hospital Graduate Starting Salary Projections $35,000?$40,000 annually View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.