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Occupational Therapy AssistantNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2009DegreesOccupational Therapy Assistant A.A.S Occupational Therapy Assistant A.S. Program InformationProgram Director: Debra A. Chasanoff, M.Ed., OTR/L Contact the OTA Program at:(941) 752-5346 The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program prepares graduates to function as members of the health care team. Working under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, the OTA assists disabled people of all ages to acquire, improve or regain independent living skills. Program graduates will be responsible for assisting with evaluations and settting of treatment goals, implementation of treatment plans, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, maintenance of client records and assisting with service management. The OTA is able to work in a variety of practice areas including, but not limited to, pediatrics, physical disabilities and mental health. The program combines coursework at MCC with selected clinical experiences in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. ApplicationDownload Occupational Therapy Application Form Accreditation RequirementsThe Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, a two-year Associate in Science degree program, is accreditated by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda , Maryland 20824-1220. AOTA's phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the national ceritification examination of the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the exam, the individual will be a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA). Most states also require licensure in order to practice, however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Announcements/Workshops/Open House
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