In addition to job opportunities in health care settings, emphasis is also placed on educational and community settings. In these settings, and OTA can provide services for individuals of all ages who have physical, emotional, cognitive, or developmental limitations. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the fieldwork sites. All academic coursework must be completed before students are placed on their Level 2 fieldwork experience. The Level 2 fieldwork must be completed within 12 months of completing the required coursework.
Most states require licensure in order to practice.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, the only Minnesota State Technical College program of its kind in the metropolitan area, prepares its students for a career in an exciting and challenging health care field, with many opportunities for advancement. Excellent field experiences in conjunction with hands-on classroom training provide a thorough educational background in Occupational Therapy.