2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.H.S.

Overview

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program provides a basic knowledge of: OTA fundamentals; anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology; clinical evaluation; treatment interventions; and clinical reasoning. Training objectives are achieved through lecture, group activities, demonstration, hands-on instruction, clinical observation, clinical experience, and computer-based or blended learning options. Performance evaluations and computerized tests are used to assess students’ knowledge and skills development. Phase I training consists of 18 weeks, two days of training for Army; and 17 weeks, two days of training for Navy, conducted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This training prepares students to become entry level OTAs who will assist occupational therapists to provide health related services to military beneficiaries. The didactic training is conducted primarily in classrooms and laboratories; however, opportunities are provided for students to observe OTA service delivery in local clinical settings. Army students attend Phase II clinical training for an additional 16 weeks at a military medical treatment facility in the Military Health System. Navy students attend Phase II clinical training for an additional 16 weeks with San Antonio-area military and civilian healthcare facilities.

 

Accreditation or Related Information: The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

 

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

OTA 2209Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork

2

OTA 2305Client Conditions

3

OTA 2402Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology

4

OTA 2403Client Evaluations and Assessment

4

OTA 2604Clinical Interventions

6

OTA 2408Clinical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

4

OTA 1201Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy

2

OTA 2991Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Practicum I

10

OTA 2992Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Practicum II

10

OTA 2100Situational Training Exercise

1

Total Credit Hours:46

(USN) Navy Requirements

Course Requirements

OTA 1201Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy

2

OTA 2209Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork

2

OTA 2305Client Conditions

3

OTA 2402Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology

4

OTA 2403Client Evaluations and Assessment

4

OTA 2604Clinical Interventions

6

OTA 2408Clinical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

4

OTA 2991Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Practicum I

10

OTA 2992Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Practicum II

10

Total Credit Hours:45