Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.

Students majoring in Occupational Therapist Assistant can earn up to a Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years. On average, 4% percent of men and 96% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Occupational Therapist Assistant is most common in Indiana. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant is $38,300.