Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant will be able to:

• Pass the national certification examination.
• Use a client-centered, holistic, occupation-based approach to assessment and intervention.
• Effectively interact with clients to facilitate accomplishment of established goals.
• Employ activity analysis, critical thinking and clinical reasoning to demonstrate entry-level technical skills and clinical competency.
• Follow current standards of practice and use evidence-based research.
• Display professional attitudes and behaviors. This involves following the profession’s code of ethics and adhering to all laws and regulations governing the safe practice of occupational therapy.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, healthcare team members and the public. This includes both verbal and written communication.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students must fulfill all graduation requirements within 36 months of admission into the program. Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 18 months of completion of the didactic portion of the program.

Total Credit Hours: 92-93