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Occupational Therapy Assistant

"All communication between the program office and the student is by email. All emails sent to student on the waitlist and currently in the program are sent with a delivery and read receipt. If you chose not to check the read receipt, the program is not responsible if the student states that they did not receive the email".

It is extremely important that you maintain a valid email account with the OTA Office. If you have a Yahoo or Hotmail account, the OTA Program may not be able to successfully contact you with updated information or with an invitation to the program. Please obtain an alternate email account when applying to the OTA Program; we cannot accept your application if you indicate a Yahoo or Hotmail account.

**THE SUMMER 2013 OTA COHORT HAS BEEN SEATED. THE OTA PROGRAM HAS MOVED FUTURE STARTS TO THE FALL SEMESTER BEGINNING FALL 2014. PLEASE SEE THE OTA FAQ's TAB FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE OTA PROGRAM. (POSTED 4/18/13)

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2013 (POSTED ON 3/13/13):

Students wishing to apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program must provide proof of completion for the following immunizations and /or tests to prove immunity at time of application:

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)- 2 vaccinations or seropositivity
Hepatitis B- 3 vaccinations and a positive test for seropositivity(only quantitative Hep B surface Antibody accepted) (or the positive test for seropositivity if Hepatitis B is known)
Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)-1 vaccination as of 2005
Varicella- 2 vaccinations or seropositivity

Students currently on the OTA Waitlist must provide proof of above immunizations and / or tests prior to November 1, 2013 in order to keep their name on the OTA Waitlist.

Please see full application process and FAQ's by clicking on the tab to the left.

Teaching the Art of Independence

Occupational Therapy is a skilled treatment that focuses on helping people of all ages regain, develop, or master everyday skills in order to live independent, productive and satisfying lives. Whether the individual is young or old, they engage in "occupations" such as learning, playing, working, or managing a home. Occupational Therapy provides services to those individuals with physical, emotional, or other challenges who are unable to carry out their daily living tasks.

Occupational therapists assess clients with physical and mental challenges in order to develop activities of daily living (ADL) that work best for those clients. For a client with a physical disability, the first focus is on performing critical daily routines, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and eating. Once these skills are mastered, a program is then built around the skills needed to perform tasks such as participating in education, caring for a home and family, or seeking and maintaining employment.

For a client with mental illness, the goals are also based on the ability to function independently. In treating mental or emotional challenges, the occupational therapy program focuses on areas such as managing time, working productively with others, and enjoying leisure.

Occupational Therapy Practitioners work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, mental health centers, rehabilitation facilities, private homes and more. Delivery of occupational therapy services involves several levels of personnel including the occupational therapist, the occupational therapy assistant and aides.

LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEOS DESCRIBING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -

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