Trinity College (DC) · USA

Occupational Therapy Assistant, O.T.A.-B.

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Occupational Therapy Assistant, O.T.A.-B. is a Bachelor program taught at Trinity College (DC), USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant, O.T.A.-B. at Trinity Washington University prepares students to become certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs). The Bachelor of Science curriculum develops skilled professionals who work under the supervision of occupational therapists to help clients across the lifespan engage in meaningful daily activities, using therapeutic everyday activities called occupations.

Students complete general education and pre-requisite courses before formal acceptance into the OTA-B program, then complete OTA-B-specific courses after acceptance. The program includes supervised laboratory activities, multimedia-equipped classrooms and labs, and fieldwork level I experiences in pediatrics, mental/behavioral health, and physical rehabilitation, plus fieldwork level II requirements. Laboratory learning uses a 1 to 15 student: faculty ratio, and laboratory activities are supervised by experienced clinicians.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Occupational Therapy Assistant, O.T.A.-B. at Trinity College (DC) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Trinity College (DC).
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Trinity College (DC) as pre-requiste for admission in Occupational Therapy Assistant, O.T.A.-B..

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Admission to the OTA-B program is a two-step process: applicants must apply to Trinity, and if prerequisite courses are needed, they can be completed through the College of Arts and Sciences; then, in the final semester of prerequisite courses (typically the second semester of the sophomore year), an applicant must submit a formal application to the OTA-B program.
Additional application materials: Student Information Form; Signed Student Acknowledgment Form; Essay: The OTA Essay is a one-page, double-spaced document designed to give us a better sense of “you”.
Essay prompts: Why are you interested in studying occupational therapy? What experiences or ideas shaped your decision to pursue a career as an occupational therapy assistant? How does your interest in OT relate to your future goals? How will your career decision advance the principles of social justice?
Observation Hours: Applicants must complete 10 hours of observation with an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in a clinical practice setting. Faculty-led observation hours are available throughout the academic year. Please contact the OTA-B program director for details of alternative observation hours.
Pre-Requisite Course Requirements: Applicants must complete all pre-requisite courses before entering into the OTA-B program. Pre-requisite courses may be completed at Trinity or at another accredited institution. BIOL 121 – Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL 122 – Anatomy and Physiology II; ENGL 107 – College Composition; PSYC 101 – Intro to Psychology; SOCY 100 – Intro to Sociology; HPNU 120 – Medical Terminology; MATH 110 – Statistics; PSYC 243 – Lifespan Development; SNHP 224 – Global Health.
The OTA-B program does not grant academic credit or waive program prerequisites, or professional coursework based on prior work experience, field experience, or experiential learning. All applicants and enrolled students must successfully complete all core OTA courses and established curricular requirements within the program sequence to graduate.