Occupational Therapy Assistant

Program Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Kapiʻolani Community College prepares students to work alongside registered occupational therapists in helping clients enhance their independence in various functional activities related to daily living, work, and leisure. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination for Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), leading to the designation of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and students gain valuable clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, and home care.

Degrees & Certificates

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Kapiʻolani Community College offers an Associate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, requiring 76 credits. The tuition cost for the program is $9,956 based on $131 per credit.

Careers

Career opportunities for occupational therapy assistants are diverse and encompass various traditional and emerging areas of practice. In addition to working as occupational therapy assistants, professionals in this field can find employment as Activity Coordinators, Skills Trainers, Travel Trainers, Mobility Coordinators, and Assistive Technology Specialists. The demand for occupational therapy is expected to increase in the coming decade, driven by the healthcare needs of the aging baby boomer generation and a growing elderly population. As a result, occupational therapy assistants can anticipate a promising job market and numerous opportunities to make a positive impact on individuals’ lives across different settings and specialties.

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