In their multifaceted roles in the health care profession, occupational therapy assistants aide their clients in achieving their maximum level of functioning following a life challenge such as for example , a birth injury or stroke. In this entry-level position, occupational therapy assistants work closely with occupational therapists to facilitate adaptation and habilitation in their clients so as to improve the quality of their lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, OT is among the 20 fastest growing occupations. There is a shortage of occupational therapy assistants in the United States.
Many students have job offers before they complete their certification examination.
The program allows its students to develop skills so as to successfully work in such health care settings as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, mental health facilities and community centers. The program is designed for the motivated learner who benefits from an intense learning experience that explores the role of the occupational therapy assistant within the frame work of the developmental stages and encourages self-exploration and skill development.