About this program
Occupational Therapy Assistant
In this career field, you will work with clients of all ages who have developmental, physical, social or emotional challenges that interfere with their daily living. Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, you will show people how to care for themselves, work, play, learn and enjoy leisure activities. Your training will include medical terminology, medical and psychosocial conditions, and the skills you’ll need to assess and provide treatment interventions. You will also learn how to apply creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills to treatment plans. Hands-on lab work and clinical experiences give you ample opportunity to develop your skills. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the national certification examination.
Admission requirements
Teas Score Requirement
A TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) composite score of 58.7 or above is required for admission to the Pre-Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Hygiene, OTA , Medical Lab, Neurodiagnostic, and Vet Tech Programs.
Students must obtain a C grade in each required general education and core course. If a C grade is not obtained, you will be required to repeat the course.
You will be required to complete a criminal background check for this program. Agencies and organizations have the legal right to deny fieldwork experience based on a crime committed that is substantially related to the care of others. Completion of your program cannot be guaranteed if your criminal history prevents you from completing any on-site experience. Anyone convicted of a felony may not be able to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination upon graduation.
You will be required to order a background report (includes the Caregiver Background Check (CBC) and the Criminal History Record Check) from CastleBranch.com at the time you register in the Introduction to Occupational Therapy (10-514-171) course.
There is an estimated wait time of up to one year AFTER your admit term to enter occupational specific courses; while waiting to start occupational specific courses, you may choose to take general education and elective courses required for your degree or diploma program.
Your program requires that you complete Anatomy & Physiology which has the following prerequisite: ACCPL Read >= 80 OR ACT Read >= 20 OR for programs requiring TEAS a Composite >= 50 OR Program Prep; ACCPL Sentence >= 83 OR ACT Engl >=18 OR for programs requiring TEAS a Composite >= 50 OR Program Prep; and 2 semesters of HS Chemistry OR Gen Chemistry (10-806-134) with C or better.
Students must submit a Health History Form, including required immunizations, to the FVTC Health Services office (HS201) by the start of occupational specific coursework
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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Technical Studies
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- Medical and Psychosocial Conditions
- Activity Analysis and Applications
- OT Performance Skills
- Psychosocial Practice
- OT Theory and Practice
- Geriatric Practice
- Community Practice
- OTA Fieldwork I
- OT Physical Rehabilitation Practice
- OT Pediatric Practice
- OTA Practice and Management
- OTA Fieldwork II A
- OTA Fieldwork II B
General Studies
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Gen Anatomy & Physiology
- Intro to Psychology
- Introduction to Diversity Studies
- Developmental Psychology
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fee: $13,000
Please contact the university for more information.
Qualification
Degree: Associate Degree (AAS)
Credit Points: 64 Credits
Program Outcomes
- Practice within the distinct role and responsibility of the occupational therapy assistant
- Serve a diverse population in a variety of systems that are consistent with entry level practice
- Value life-long learning and the need to keep current with best practice
- Apply occupational therapy principles and intervention tools to achieve expected outcomes
- Demonstrate professional behaviors, ethical standards, values, and attitudes of the occupational therapy profession
- Advocate for the profession, services, and consumers
Career paths
- Adult Services Supervisor
- Case Manager
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Fox Valley Technical College
Want to prepare for a career that is cutting edge? At Fox Valley Technical College you get a hands on, high-tech education that prepares you for the workplace of tomorrow. Fox Valley Technical College has been the college of choice...
Why study at Fox Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College, a 2-year public college in Appleton and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been the college of choice in this community for over 100 years.
You get high-tech occupational training for the workplace of today, whether you’re preparing for a new career or sharpening your job skills. With over 200 programs to choose from, you can put your career on the fast track.
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