Program
Links:
Division Secretary
Mary Warford
(502) 213-4296
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Occupational
Therapy Assistant Program
OTA Pre-admission Conference Dates will be
held on the third Wednesday of the following months:
2009
February, March, April, August and September
The Pre-Admission conferences will be held
from 12:00-1:00pm in VTI 229
The
application deadline for Spring 2010 admission is October 1st,
2009.
General Information
Young or old, we all have a job to do—the job of living.
Learning, growing, playing, working, managing our homes, and caring
for our families are among the "occupations" of life.
Unfortunately, physical, emotional, or other challenges prevent
people from participating fully in the job of living. Disease, injury,
depression, or developmental problems can make it difficult for
people to do everyday tasks or be active and independent.
Occupational therapy—a vibrant, growing profession—makes
it possible for people to achieve independence and to enjoy life
to its fullest. By choosing a career as an
occupational therapy assistant, you can make a difference! You will
improve the lives of people, from newborns to the very old.
Students today can look forward to dynamic careers working in multiple
settings with people of all ages. And the employment outlook for
occupational therapy assistants is bright! Recent information published
by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals
that the job outlook for occupational therapy assistants will continue
to improve steadily for the foreseeable future. Specifically, it
states that:
"Employment of occupational therapy assistants…is
expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations
through 2010," meaning that employment is expected to increase
by 36% or more.
One of the greatest advantages of a career as an occupational
therapy assistant is the wide variety of opportunities available
to graduates. Many assistants choose to help children thrive in
the "occupations" of childhood—learning, playing,
and growing. Some work in schools with students who have learning
disabilities, behavioral problems, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome.
Occupational therapy assistants also work with individuals in their
homes, community centers, rehabilitation hospitals, and nursing
homes. In these settings, they help people with traumatic injuries,
stroke, Alzheimer's disease, or mental health problems learn to
live productive lives through the use of meaningful occupations.
If you are looking for a challenging career and have a desire to
learn, achieve, and give your best to society, a career as an occupational
therapy assistant is for you!
If you have specific questions about a career as an occupational
therapy assistant, please contact us at
educate@aota.org.
2004-2006
20 OTA Graduates
20 First time NBCOT test takers
20 Graduates Passed the NBCOT exam
100% Pass rate since 1997
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