Occupational Therapy Assistant
Your training in this program prepares you to help clients overcome the challenges of recovery from illness, injury, or other disabling condition. You’ll receive hands-on clinical experience and expert instruction on the practices, techniques, and equipment you’ll use as a professional. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the national certification exam.
Job Titles & Career Information
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Occupational Therapy Assistants
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
Hourly Wage: $30.73
Currently Employed: 168
Projections:
168 people are employed as Occupational Therapy Assistants. This number is expected to increase by 16.67% over the next four years.
Data analysis of traditional and real-time labor market information (LMI) provided in collaboration with Emsi (Economic Modeling Specialists International), a CareerBuilder company.
Program Map
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Awards in This Program
Associate of Applied Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
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