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).

ACOTE Contact Information:

AOTA Accreditation Department

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 301-652-6611 x 2914

E-mail: accred@aota.org

Credentialing Information:

Graduates of the OTA program are eligible to sit for the national examination for the occupational therapy assistant, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).

Army Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Total Credit Hours:

Communication - Oral

SPCH 1315	English Oral	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Communication - Written

ENG 1301	English Writing	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Quantitative Science - Math

MATH 1314	Mathematics	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Quantitative Science - Natural Science

OTA 1305	Principles of Occupational Therapy	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Quantitative Science - Health Science

OTA 1403	Fundamentals of Healthcare	4
Total Credit Hours:		4

Human Science - Humanities

HUMA 1300	Humanities	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Human Science - Social Science

MILS 1301	Military Science	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Major Requirements

OTA 1201	Introduction to Occupational Therapy	2
OTA 1404	Physical Dysfunction I	4
OTA 1405	Physical Dysfunction II	4
OTA 2206	Mental Health in Occupational Therapy	2
OTA 2208	Wellness and Health Promotion	2
OTA 2209	Level 1 Fieldwork	2
OTA 2407	Occupational Therapy Throughout the Lifespan	4
OTA 2991	Clinical Practicum I	10
OTA 2992	Clinical Practicum II	10
Total Credit Hours:		40

Total Credit Hours: 62

Navy Degree Requirements