Occupational Therapy Assistants
Education
An associate degree from an accredited academic program is generally required to qualify for occupational therapist assistant jobs. In contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job. Many states regulate the practice of occupational therapist assistants either by licensing, registration or certification; requirements vary by state.
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Occupational Therapist Assistant. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $5,913.00 per year
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in applying therapy techniques. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Course content typically includes:
- Anatomy, physiology, and psychology (the study of the body, body functions, and the mind)
- Methods of therapy, including massage, electric therapy, and radiation therapy
- Handling and positioning of patients
- Principles of rehabilitation
Certifications or Licenses
Forty states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of occupational therapist assistants either by licensing, registration or certification. In addition, eligibility...
General Qualifications
Certification is voluntary. The National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy certifies occupational therapist assistants through a national certifying exam. Those who pass the test are award...
Knowledge
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Therapy and Counseling
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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