Overview
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program provides education in occupational therapy care. The student learns to assist Occupational Therapists in data gathering, treatment planning and implementation within the framework of occupational behavior/performance. OTAs assist in providing health maintenance services to decrease effects of physical/mental disabilities and promote physical fitness/wellness of patients. The OTA program is consolidated between the Army and Navy, and has two phases. Resident training is first conducted at the METC, with students transitioning to clinical training conducted at military and/or civilian medical treatment facilities. All coursework may be included in undergraduate degree plans of the CAHS.
Accreditation or Related Information: The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is granted probationary accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
Telephone: 301-652-AOTA
WWW.ACOTEONLINE.ORG
Credentialing Information: Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the national credentialing examination and qualify for the designation, Certified OTA.
This program holds specialized national accreditation that is maintained through the Medical Education Training Campus (METC).
(USA) Army Requirements
Course Requirements
(USN) Navy Requirements
Course Requirements