Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Associate in Applied Science

The practice of occupational therapy utilizes the therapeutic use of purposeful and meaningful occupations in treatment, as well as focusing on these occupations as the goal of treatment. OT intervention may include: restoration of performance abilities; instruction in compensatory techniques; adaptation of tasks, processes, or environments; disability prevention techniques; design, fabrication and use of Assistive technology and/or orthotic devices; and health and wellness promotion strategies. Occupational therapy assistants, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, will work directly with persons to achieve a maximum level of independent living by developing the capacities that remain after disease, accident, or other disability.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is an integral part of the rehabilitation team focused on providing optimum patient care. Occupational therapy assistants, supervised by occupational therapists, possess the technical skills to provide services to individuals of all ages who have physical, psychological, or developmental disabilities; which may include but are not limited to those suffering from strokes, heart diseases, arthritis, diabetes, serious burns, spinal cord injuries, and psychiatric disorders. Occupational therapy serves a diverse population in a variety of settings such as hospitals and clinics, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, extended care facilities, sheltered workshops, schools and camps, private homes, and community agencies.

Admission Worksheets

Requirements for Application

Graduated from an approved high school, or shall demonstrate equivalent competency (G.E.D. examination).
Take Health Occupations Aptitude Examination – Revised

Curriculum

Pre-requisites

BIOL 121

Anatomy and Physiology

First Semester

ENGL 101	English Composition	3
OFTC 150	Medical Terminology & Transcription	3
OCTA 130	Introduction to Occupational Therapy	2
OCTA 110	Clinical Observation	2
OCTA 131	Disease & Impact on Occupation	3
OCTA 132	Occupational Development	1
OCTA 210	Occupational Therapy Theory I	4
		18

Second Semester

BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
OCTA 112	Activities of Daily Living	3
OCTA 120	Occupational Therapeutics Media	3
OCTA 122	Occupational Therapy Group Process	2
OCTA 133	Clinical Rotation I	1
OCTA 134	Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities	3
PSYH 101	Psychology	3
		19

Third Semester

MATH 136 or TECM 119	General Statics or Technical Mathematics	4 or 3
SPCH 103	Fundamentals of Speech	3
		7 / 6

Fourth Semester

OCTA 200	Psychosocial Therapy and Practice	3
OCTA 205	Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics	4
OCTA 230	Clinical Rotation II	2
OCTA 231	Occupational Therapy Theory II	1.5
OCTA 232	Aging and Impact on Occupational Performance	1.5
PSYH 215	Child Psychology	3
		15

Fifth Semester

OCTA 217	+Fieldwork Experience I (class meets 8 weeks)	4.5
OCTA 218	+Fieldwork Experience II (class meets 8 weeks)	4.5
OCTA 250	Occupational Therapy Administration	3
		12

Total Credit hours for Degree: 71 credit hours

+Must be completed with 18 months of academic coursework.

* Note: This is a SICCM sponsored program. The majority of the courses will be in Herrin at the SICCM location. The general education courses are at the KC campus. Kaskaskia College will be the degree granter for this program.
Students must maintain a "C" or better in all classes

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