Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Prepare for 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Pre-Application Courses
The OTA program bulletin can be found on LBCC's Special Admissions Programs webpage and includes detailed application and admissions information. All pre-application courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to admission to the program.
| BI 102 | General Biology | 4 |
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| BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occup | 4 |
| or | |
| BI 221 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| CRS 131 | Medical Terminology and Body Systems I for Coding and Reimbursement | 3 |
| MTH 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| or | |
| PSY 202 | General Psychology | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
MTH 075 or higher: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Computation requirement.
PSY 201 or PSY 202: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Human Relations requirement.
WR 121Z: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Communication requirement.
Core Courses
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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| ANTH 210 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| or | |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| or | |
| SOC 205 | Institutions And Social Change | 3 |
| or | |
| SOC 206 | Social Problems And Issues | 3 |
| COMM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| HE 225 | Social & Individual Health Determinants | 4 |
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| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| OTA 115 | OTA Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| OTA 116 | OTA Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| OTA 117 | Professionalism | 1 |
| OTA 118 | Documentation | 2 |
| OTA 120 | Occupational Therapy Foundations | 4 |
| OTA 122 | Mental Health Theory & Practice | 4 |
| OTA 124 | Physical Health Theory & Practice | 4 |
| OTA 128 | Clinical Skills & Therapeutic Methods I | 2 |
| OTA 125 | Therapeutic Use of Self | 1 |
| OTA 140 | Activity Analysis | 4 |
| OTA 160 | Level I Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTA 161 | Fieldwork Seminar | 1 |
| OTA 222 | Pediatric Theory & Practice | 4 |
| OTA 224 | Geriatric Theory & Practice | 3 |
| OTA 228 | Clinical Skills & Therapeutic Methods II | 1 |
| OTA 230 | Innovative Theory & Practice | 2 |
| OTA 240 | OTA Administration & Management | 2 |
| OTA 260 | Level II Fieldwork A | 10 |
| OTA 270 | Level II Fieldwork B | 10 |
| PSY 215 | Intro Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 219 | Intro To Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 99-100