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Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Info Chart
| Program | Credits | Months |
| Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant | 71 | 20 |
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
At Herzing University, the associate of applied science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant combines academic and theoretical knowledge with hands-on field work. Students learn the principles of occupational therapy as well as the basics in medical terminology, kinesiology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and assistive technology. Graduates are prepared to pass their NBCOT certification exam and become successful occupational therapy assistants. Download Program Course Sheet
Accreditation
The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates of the program 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, most states require licensure in order 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 ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE & ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTING
CIP Codes:
51.0803
Semesters:
5-6
Tuition Range:
$39,960
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
No information available
Mean Institutional Loan Debt of Graduates:
No information available
Mean Private Loan Debt of Graduates:
No information available
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
No information available
On-time Completion:
No information available
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
No information available
SOC:
31-2011
Occupational Title:
Occupational Therapy Assistants
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-2011.00
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Information Management
- Healthcare Management
- Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
- Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office Administration
- Nursing
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Therapeutic Massage
Our Accreditation
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Learn more about our special undergraduate program and graduate program accreditations.
