Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students must fulfill all graduation requirements within 36 months of admission into the program. Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 18 months of completion of the didactic portion of the program.
RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Computation
Must be completed prior to admission to the program
Communication
Must be completed prior to admission to the program
Human Relations
Must be completed prior to admission to the program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
First Year
Fall Term
| BI 121 | Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| OTA 117 | Professionalism | 1 |
| OTA 119 | Preparing Success in OTA Program | 1 |
| OTA 120 | Occupational Therapy Foundations | 4 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
Winter Term
Spring Term
| OTA 122 | Mental Health Theory & Practice | 4 |
| OTA 124 | Physical Health Theory & Practice | 4 |
| OTA 124A | Physical Health Lab | 2 |
| PSY 219 | Intro to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
Spring Term
During or prior to the 4th term of the program, students take one of the following courses.
| HE 225 | Social & Individual Health Determinants | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
During or prior to the 4th term of the program, students take one of the following courses.
Total Credit Hours: 93-94