Occupational Therapy Assistant - Housatonic Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant from Housatonic Community College is a Campus Associate Occupational Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in hospitals, long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and schools. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take state licensure exams and the national certification examinations administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Occupational Therapy Assistants develop, administer and modify treatment plans based on the assessment and recommendation of Registered Occupational Therapists . The purpose of Occupational Therapy is to assist people in maximizing independence after illness, trauma, disability, or injury has altered their physical, emotional, or mental abilities. The curriculum combines the general college core courses in the humanities and sciences with clinical courses. Area school and health care facilities provide the environment where students study occupation, dysfunction, interpersonal skills, treatment planning, and intervention skills. Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the essential role of occupation in treatment. Utilize treatment planning principles and techniques that demonstrate sensitivity to the whole person including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, economic, and cultural diversity factors. Develop and implement a plan of treatment using appropriate modifications and grading. Demonstrate effective communication techniques with patients, families, caregivers, peers, and supervisors. Understand how OT service provision is influenced by social responsibility. Recognize, assess, take action, and accommodate unique treatment situations as they arise. Demonstrate professional behaviors with patients, families, caregivers, peers, and supervisors. Collaborate with patients, families, and teams to provide efficient, effective, and respectful care plans and treatment. View more details on Housatonic Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Occupational Therapy courses.