Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1463-1500
Supplies and Equipment$30
Misc. Fees*$3495-3500
* Misc fee includes: insurance, immunizations, CPR certification, drug testing, criminal background check, etc.

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science Degree will prepare students for positions in the health and rehabilitation profession as Occupational Therapy Assistants. Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and provide services to patients and assist them in carrying out activities and exercises developed from a treatment plan. Occupational Therapy Assistants work with individuals in need of rehabilitation who have mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences required of an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This includes the knowledge and competencies required by any health care professional as well as specific skills, knowledge and experiences specific to rehabilitation services.

The OTA program incorporates a selective process for admission. This process uses a point system based on coursework and experience as outlined in the application. Please be aware that the completion of all prerequisites does not ensure admission to the program.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
www.acoteonline.org
 
Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon graduation from the occupational therapy assistant program, the student will be prepared to:
  1. Sit and pass the NBCOT (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy) exam.
  2. Obtain a therapy license in the practicing state.
  3. Perform occupational therapy in a variety of patient-care areas to include mental health, pediatrics, adult physical disabilities and aging, under the direction of an occupational therapist.
  4. Obtain employment as an occupational therapy assistant or related health-care provider.
  5. Demonstrate professional behaviors including dependability, cooperation, respect, effective communication and adherence to ethical behaviors as developed by AOTA.

Career Opportunities

Nationally, job placement of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) graduates is excellent. The occupational therapy assistant profession is rated by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics as one of the fastest growing professions through 2014. Starting salaries vary in range, but start at approximately $18 per hour. Licensure is required in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. OTA's work under the supervision of occupational therapists.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

Prerequisites
-  BIOL&241 Human A & P 1 
-  ENGL&101 English Composition I 
-  MATH 94 Algebra II 
-  PSYC&100 General Psychology 

First Quarter
OTA  101Foundation of Occupational Therapy 3
OTA  102Occupational Therapy Terminology 1
OTA  106Regional Human Anatomy and Physiology 5
OTA  110OTA Procedures 2
OTA  111Activity Analysis 3
OTA  120OTA Procedures Lab 2
16

Second Quarter
OTA  103Applied Anatomy 2
OTA  104Survey of Pathophysiology 5
OTA  105Introduction to Neuroscience 4
OTA  113Occupational Therapy Principles 3
OTA  123Applied Anatomy Lab 2
16

Third Quarter
OTA  107Human Development Through the Lifespan 2
OTA  112Occupational Performance and Physical Disabilities 3
OTA  114Therapeutic Activities 3
OTA  122Occupational Performance and Physical Disabilities Lab 2
OTA  124Therapeutic Activities Lab 2
OTA  127Human Development Through the Lifespan Lab 1
OTA  151Level I Clinical Fieldwork 1- Physical Disabilities 1
OTA  161Documentation for the Occupational Therapy Assistant 1
15

Fourth Quarter
OTA  202Group Dynamics 2
OTA  203Management for the Occupational Therapy Assistant 2
OTA  210Occupational Performance and Mental Health 3
OTA  212Occupational Performance and Children 3
OTA  220Occupational Performance and Mental Health Lab 2
OTA  232Group Dynamics Lab 1
OTA  242Occupational Performance and Children Lab 2
OTA  251Level I Clinical Fieldwork II- Pediatrics and Mental Health 1
OTA  261Level II Fieldwork Skills Seminar 1
17

Fifth Quarter
OTA  201Issues in Occupational Therapy and Health Care 2
OTA  221Occupational Performance and Aging 3
OTA  231Occupational Performance and Aging Lab 2
OTA  252Level I Clinical Fieldwork III 1
OTA  253Level II Clinical Fieldwork 1a 4
OTA  263Fieldwork II Seminar 1 1
13

Sixth Quarter
OTA  254Level II Clinical Fieldwork 1b 4
OTA  255Level II Clinical Fieldwork 2 8
OTA  264Fieldwork II Seminar 2 1
13
90 credits are required for the AAS
1ENGL& 101 may be substituted with ENGL& 235.
2MATH 094 may be substituted with MATH 092, MATH 096, MATH& 107 or BUS 123.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.