Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
The OTA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
(71 Semester Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BST 1303 or CIS 1113 |
Introduction to Computers (Must pass with a "C" or better ) or Fundamental Computer Operation |
3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1113 | Medical Terminology (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 | Human Anatomical Structure I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| MATH 1003 or MATH 1113 |
Quantitative Literacy (Must pass with a "C" or better ) or College Algebra |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Biological Science (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | ||
| Introduction to Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory (Must pass with a "C" or better ) |
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| ENGL 1023 | Composition II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 | Human Anatomical Structure II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) 1 | 3 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| Program requirements require pre-requisites pass with a C or better. Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the program before taking any of the OTA courses below. | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OTA 2102 | Foundations of Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA 2111 | Level I Field Work A | 1 |
| OTA 2112 | Modalities for Human Conditions I with Laboratory | 2 |
| OTA 2122 | Human Movement and Activity Analysis for Occupational Therapy Laboratory | 2 |
| OTA 2132 | Human Movement and Activity Analysis for Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTA 2142 | Medical Conditions for the Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 |
| OTA 2152 | Theory and Treatment for Human Conditions I | 2 |
| OTA 2221 | Documentation for Occupational Therapy | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| OTA 2162 | Management and Licensure for the Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 |
| OTA 2202 | Human Occupation and Clinical Reasoning | 2 |
| OTA 2211 | Level I Field Work B | 1 |
| OTA 2212 | Modalities for Human Conditions II with Laboratory | 2 |
| OTA 2232 | Group Processes and Dynamics | 2 |
| OTA 2242 | Human Occupation and Clinical Reasoning Laboratory | 2 |
| OTA 2252 | Theory and Treatment for Human Conditions II | 2 |
| OTA 2262 | Assistive Technology and Environmental Adaptations | 2 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| OTA 2302 | Occupational Therapy Assistant Professional Development | 2 |
| OTA 2312 | Modalities for Human Conditions III with Laboratory | 2 |
| OTA 2352 | Theory and Treatment for Human Conditions III | 2 |
| OTA 2412 | Level II Field Work A-1 | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OTA 2422 | Level II Field Work A-2 | 2 |
| OTA 2424 | Level II Field Work B | 4 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 71 | |
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Prerequisite: HSCI 1123 Human Anatomical Structure I
- For students to have a sound theoretical knowledge base in the basic tenants of occupational therapy and demonstrate competence in clinical skills.
- For students to, under the supervision of an OTR, demonstrate the following skills:assist with data collection and evaluation
- administer standardized tests once competency has been established
- develop and modify intervention and treatment
- select, adapt and implement intervention
- adapt environments, materials or activities for intervention
- communicate and collaborate with team members, patients, family members or caregivers
- maintain records and documentation
- assist with discharge planning and home programs
- the ability to function effectively as a group leader
- teach processes involved in tasks and activities useful for attaining and maintaining functional skills
- For students to develop an appreciation for and desire to participate in life-long learning for the betterment of himself and the profession. For the student to understand evidence-based practice and use research and theoretical knowledge to help determine best practice.
- For students to remain current with the latest technology available to the profession.
- For the student to take the unique cultural, socioeconomic, geographic characteristics of an individual and family and center OT intervention on the client.
- For the student to understand a client’s age and generational differences and be a provider of OT services throughout the lifespan.
- For the student to demonstrate the understanding of and ability to apply the “therapeutic use of self” in practice.
- For the student to function as a professional according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA, 2010) and Standards of Practice (AOTA, 2010) and the Arkansas State Medical Board Practices Acts and Regulations (2011)