Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in St. Louis, Associate of Applied Science
Students of our Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program train to render effective treatment and care for individuals of all ages whose quality of life has been impacted by disability. You will develop creative and adaptive approaches to help patients remediate, rehabilitate, or compensate for emotional, physical, cognitive, and social impairment. As an OTA, you will help Occupational Therapists assess your patient’s needs and implement holistic treatment plans focused on meaningful activities that promote a healthier balance of self-care, work, and leisure activities.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates of the SLCHC Occupational Therapy Assistant program often work directly one on one with patients/clients under the supervision of Occupational Therapists. This can be within several types of health care and community settings including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, homes, school based settings, community health centers, prison systems, government systems, and private business.
COTA Certification
Year by year, the demand for highly skilled healthcare professionals grows at an incredible pace. To fill this demand, SLCHC program graduates 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). After successful completion of this exam, the individual 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. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s eligibility for certification and credentialing.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides, on the Internet at Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Semester 1
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH202 | Algebra & Mathematical Functions | 45 | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 45 | 3 |
| HB300 | Medical Terminology Basics | 30 | 1 |
| AH100 | Professional Development | 45 | 3 |
| BL121 | Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Theory | 45 | 3 |
| BL121L | Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Lab | 30 | 1 |
Semester 2
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL302 | Kinesiology & Functional Biomechanics | 45 | 3 |
| BL302L | Kinesiology & Functional Biomechanics Lab | 30 | 1 |
| PS203 | Human Growth & Development | 30 | 2 |
| EN150 | Communications | 45 | 3 |
| PS101 | Psychology | 45 | 3 |
| OTA101 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy | 45 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA102 | Foundations of Occupational Therapy | 45 | 3 |
| OTA110L | Therapeutic Activities for Occupational Performance Lab | 30 | 1 |
| OTA130 | Human Dysfunctions on Occupational Performance | 60 | 4 |
| OTA140 | Documentation in Occupational Therapy | 30 | 2 |
| OTA160L | OTA Fundamentals 1 Lab | 60 | 2 |
Semester 4
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA201 | Fieldwork Level IA | 45 | 1 |
| OTA210 | OTA Applications in Psychosocial Practice | 45 | 3 |
| OTA230 | Therapeutic Communication | 30 | 2 |
| OTA245 | OTA Applications in Pediatric Practice | 45 | 3 |
| OTA245L | OTA Applications in Pediatric Practice Lab | 45 | 1 |
| OTA250L | Group Dynamics Lab | 30 | 1 |
| OTA260L | OTA Fundamentals 2 Lab | 45 | 1 |
Semester 5
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA301 | Fieldwork Level IB | 45 | 1 |
| OTA315 | OTA Applications in Physical Dysfunction | 45 | 3 |
| OTA315L | OTA Applications in Physical Dysfunction Lab | 45 | 1 |
| OTA325 | Therapeutic Adaptations | 30 | 2 |
| OTA325L | Therapeutic Adaptations Lab | 45 | 1 |
| OTA340 | OTA Applications in Geriatric Practice | 45 | 3 |
| OTA350 | OTA Professional Seminar | 30 | 2 |
| OTA360L | OTA Fundamentals 3 Lab | 45 | 1 |
Semester 6
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA405 | Fieldwork Level II, Practicum 1 | 270 | 6 |
| OTA406 | Fieldwork Level II, Practicum 2 | 270 | 6 |
| OTA410 | OTA Applications in Clinical Reasoning | 30 | 2 |
Tuition & Fees
Program Accreditations
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE
c/o AOTA
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
www.acoteonline.org
(301) 652-AOTA