Learn to Help People LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE
As a Respiratory Therapist you can help those having issues breathing, whether it from a blocked passageway, intense asthma attack, or another life-threatening experience. Earn your Respiratory Therapy Associate degree in as few as 18-months.*
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) help patients with injuries, disabilities, or illnesses work in recovering and improving skills for daily living. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work with an occupational therapist (OT) in developing and executing treatment plans for patients that can include teaching proper movements, advice on best ways to stretch for proper recovery, record progress, and provide feedback to the OT.
Improve lives through your work
Concorde Career College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree program focuses on getting students the skills they need such as proper anatomical positions, conflict resolution and ethical dispute resolution, basic life support, biomechanics of joint motion, posture and balance and more. Courses for our OTA program are offered at our Miramar and Memphis campus.
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Have you been searching for Occupational Therapy Assistant programs near you? Look no further. Concorde offers an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program that can give you the skills needed to start a new health care career. Reach out to learn more about course details and requirements to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
*Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for physical therapy assistants and aids 2020-2030 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
†Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.
21* Mo
Program Length
34%**
National Employment Demand (2020-2030)
81.5
Credit Hours
360
Lab Hours
760
Clinical Hours
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Curriculum
Concorde helps prepare you to serve as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a variety of health care settings through a comprehensive foundation of hands-on skills training.
Career Focused Occupational Therapy Assistant Curriculum
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program emphasizes:
- Anatomical positions
- Conflict resolution and ethical dispute resolution
- Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid, infection control and vital signs
- Biomechanics of joint motion, posture and balance
- Etiology, clinical process, and prognosis of common diseases and illnesses
Professional Certification
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®).†
Upon successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification examination or attain state licensure.
†Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.
Program Outcomes
Concorde Miramar Campus OTA Program
Career Outlook
The need for occupational therapy assistants nationally is expected to grow over the next decade.
- 32% National Job Growth projected from 2020-2030**
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for physical therapy assistants and aids 2020-2030 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Where can an occupational therapist assistant work?
Occupational therapy assistants can work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Clinics
- Schools
- Client homes
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation
Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.
Miramar Campus OTA Program Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Ste 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611. Their website is https://acoteonline.org/. ACOTE’s email is accred@aota.org
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