A student assesses the leg of another student who is sitting in a wheelchair

职业治疗助理学位

Help patients achieve independence and enjoy life to its fullest. 作为职业治疗助理(OTA), you'll work with people to improve their quality of life after an injury or because of a disability. With the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll learn to assist people from newborns to the elderly with our two-year degree. You'll also get hands-on experience throughout all the courses in the program. Make a difference in people's lives with SJC's accredited OTA program.


为什么要参加职业治疗助理课程?

职业治疗就是赋予个体力量. This rewarding healthcare field uses creativity to help patients build or regain skills.

作为职业治疗助理, you will focus on what is meaningful to your patients and help them to find solutions so they can return to their daily lives. 学习(或创造)!) different tools and techniques to assist people in gaining independence and self-sufficiency. 通过你的工作, you'll help patients find ways to do the things they need or want to do, 比如穿衣, 烹饪, 或者开车.

Graduates of an accredited OTA program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant. This exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After passing this examination, graduates are eligible for state licensure.

为什么要参加火博体育认证的OTA课程?

毕业和认证考试通过率高

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS program is accredited by the 职业治疗教育评审委员会(acte). The designation recognizes our high educational standards that lead to student success.

In 2021, 我们94%的学生毕业于OTA项目, 88%的学生通过了NBCOT考试. We are proud of our record of preparing students for this important career.

从实践经验中学习

应用 your skills with real-world experience in a collaborative and creative environment. 活动包括:

  • Collaborating with University of New Mexico OT students to increase knowledge and skills
  • 为我们社区的残疾儿童改装玩具
  • Assessing the strength and balance of participants at Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
  • Assisting at Carrie Tingley Hospital's Camp Adventure summer camp
  • 举办一年一度的CarFit活动,以提高驾驶员的安全
  • Completing four fieldwork rotations throughout the program to apply knowledge and skills

支持环境

Our OTA program has a strong sense of caring and community among faculty and students. Our small class sizes mean you will get individual attention and mentorship. Our staff and instructors will make sure you stay on track to graduate. Our family-style support creates a close-knit environment where you will thrive.

负担得起的认证OTA计划

因为 SJC的低学费, the Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS is an excellent investment for you. Study with our expert faculty and get real-world experience that will prepare you for your career. 了解更多火博体育我们的在线旅行社项目学费.

你也可能有资格通过免学费获得学位 NM机会和彩票奖学金

您将在我们的在线旅行社项目中学到什么

Get the knowledge and experience you need to be an occupational therapy assistant in two years. SJC's accredited OTA program provides classroom and firsthand learning so you can succeed in your new career.

在您的课程中,您将学习:

  • 评估程序
  • 疾病和残疾的影响
  • 人类行为、成长和发展的基本原理
  • 流动性和转移培训
  • 康复和恢复技术和治疗
  • 患者互动和沟通技巧
  • 专业
  • 适当的文件编制过程

You'll also take four fieldwork courses in which you will gain real-world experience. Become an effective and compassionate occupational therapy assistant by completing our program.

职业治疗助理课程

传输选项

If you wish to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree, 我们强烈建议您这样做 与你的学术顾问见面.

以前的SJC OTA学生已经转学到:

了解更多火博体育转会过程

职业和成果

作为OTA, you'll help people develop and maintain the skills they need to live fulfilling lives. 这是一个回报丰厚的职业,可以看到巨大的增长. 根据美国劳工统计局的数据, employment of occupational therapy assistants is projected to grow 25% from 2021 to 2031,远远快于所有职业的平均水平.

作为OTA, 你会和所有年龄段的病人一起工作, from children with developmental disabilities to elderly patients in nursing homes. You may also help patients in hospitals as they recover from illnesses or injuries. You'll practice under the supervision of occupational therapists to develop and carry out treatment plans.

我们项目的毕业生从事以下工作:

  • 早期干预项目
  • 医院
  • 儿科和成人门诊
  • 康复中心
  • 学校设置
  • 熟练的护理设施

火博体育OTA项目毕业生的雇主包括:

  • 本地护理院:
    • 雪松岭酒店
    • 法明顿生命护理中心
    • 圣胡安中心
    • 威尔布鲁克老年生活
  • 当地学区
    • 阿兹特克市立学校
    • 中央合并学校
    • 法明顿市立学校
    • 圣胡安boce
  • 圣胡安地区医疗中心

认证OTA计划

The 火博体育 Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the 职业治疗教育评审委员会(acte) 美国职业治疗协会(AOTA). AOTA位于:

行政大道6116号200室
北贝塞斯达,马里兰州20852-4929
(301) 652-6611
www.acoteonline.org

火博体育OTA项目毕业率和NBCOT通过率

毕业一年 学生入学计划 学生毕业计划 毕业率
2021 16 15 94%
2022 16 14 87%
2023 9 6 67%
总数 41 35 83%

程序的结果 from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy can be found online.

国家认证考试

火博体育完成OTA项目后, you can take the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant. This exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

在顺利完成这次考试之后, 你将成为注册职业治疗助理(COTA). Most states, including New Mexico, require licensure in order to practice. Many state licenses are based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

有关NBCOT的信息,请联系:

NBCOT
南高峰大道12号,100套房
盖瑟斯堡,马里兰州20877-4150
www.nbcot.org

For information about 新墨西哥州职业治疗审查委员会, contact:

新墨西哥州职业治疗审查委员会
托尼·安纳亚大厦
Cerrillos路2550号二楼
圣达菲,NM 87505
occupationaltherapy@state.nm.us

入学要求

火博体育的在线旅行社项目是非常挑剔的. It has admission requirements, such as minimum GPA and letters of recommendation. 访问我们的 在线旅行社项目页面的录取 了解更多信息.

如何申请

Before applying, make sure you meet all of the minimum eligibility requirements listed on the 在线旅行社项目页面的录取.

  1. 适用于 火博体育.
  2. 联系在线旅行社计划讨论您的资格 ota@itroi.net or (505) 566-3849.
  3. Complete Prerequisites and General 教育 courses and other outlined selection criteria requirements.
  4. 下载、完成并提交 在线旅行社应用程序 to ota@itroi.net

下一个步骤

Set up an appointment with the 火博体育 Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. We will review your unofficial transcripts from each college and university to make sure you qualify. 联系SJC OTA项目,电话:(505)566-3849或 ota@itroi.net.

To apply to the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, 你必须先申请火博体育. 准备好发送所有正式成绩单.

马上申请

下载、完成并提交OTA申请到 ota@itroi.net. 申请截止日期为2023年5月18日(周四)下午5点.m.

下载并提交申请

联系

admissions@itroi.net 
电话: (505) 566-3320

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