Occupational Therapy Assistant
Introduction
Occupational Therapy Assistant is a program taught at Tyler Junior College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (5 semesters total (four semesters of classroom and laborator) options.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS) at Tyler Junior College prepares you to help individuals develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working. You work with individuals across the lifespan in settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, and nursing homes, as well as in homes, places of employment, and other community settings. The program focuses on care and treatment provided with licensed Occupational Therapists.
The OTA program includes four semesters of classroom and laboratory learning, followed by one semester of full-time fieldwork under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Graduation requires completion of required coursework with specified minimum performance and successful completion of fieldwork requirements within 12 months of completing didactic coursework.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Occupational Therapy Assistant at Tyler Junior College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Tyler Junior College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tyler Junior College as pre-requiste for admission in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
All applicants must take the HESI A2 exam. Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is limited. Submit a Selective Admissions Application.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://tjc.edu/programs/occupational-therapy-assistant/
More Information
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.