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Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree

MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania | CCAC [Community College Allegheny County] - Boyce | ID: 168664

Overview

595 BEATTY RD MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania 15146-1348
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Admissions Office:
412-237-2222
Classroom Training
Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$18,397.00 - $27,469.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Community College of Allegheny County has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1970. “The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that is dedicated to quali

Program Description


This program prepares graduates to assist in providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in a variety of health care and school facilities. A certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) is trained to assist in the prevention of further disability and the restoration of function in persons with developmental, physical or emotional disabilities. Through therapeutic activities, occupational therapy assists patients in becoming as independent as possible within their own environment.

Skills & Competencies


Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:
  1. Exhibit entry-level competencies as an occupational therapy assistant.
  2. Display professional behaviors that are congruent with the core values, standards and ethics of the occupational therapy profession.
  3. Communicate effectively with clients, families and other team members.
  4. Utilize reflective judgment
Graduates of this will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
 

Additional Information

Service Costs

9,072.00
18,144.00
3,850.00
0.00
5,475.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
80% were employed within six months after completing training.