Program Information
Location of Program:
Forrest County Campus
Program Start:
Fall Semester
Program Contact Information:
OTA@prcc.edu
or
601.403.1000
Brief Description of Program:
Accreditation
The PRCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE鈥檚 telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-6611, and its web address is .
Certification
Program graduates are certified through a national certification examination by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Recent graduate performance:鈥�.
Possible careers in this program:
Occupational Therapy Assistant; preparation for bridging to Registered Occupational Therapist.
What a student can expect from a career in this field:
Successful graduates of our program can expect employment opportunities within the following settings & populations: outpatient clinics, hospitals, day centers, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care and mental health facilities; working with pediatric, adult and geriatric clients to restore/promote/maintain health and wellness through use of occupations (the meaningful activities people perform in their everyday lives) and other therapeutic modalities.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives you comprehensive tools to explore salaries and incomes for any industry across the state.
Mission of Program:
Consistent with the mission of 91福利, the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is committed to providing a quality technical training program. The program strives for development of competent, diverse, and ethically responsible entry level occupational therapy assistant practitioners which meet the evolving demands of local communities, the OT profession, and society.
Essential requirements of a person in this career field:
A successful Occupational Therapy Assistant should be compassionate, patient, and able to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. OTAs need strong problem-solving and observation skills, along with the ability to work well as part of a healthcare team. They should also be physically capable of assisting patients, adaptable to different needs, and committed to helping others improve their independence and quality of life.
Goals of Program:
Our goal is to provide a fun, comprehensive learning environment that prepares each student with the knowledge, tools and resources necessary to graduate from our program in preparation for the NBCOT certification exam, which once passed, will grant them the right to apply for an occupational therapy assistant license to practice in whichever state they choose.
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