Occupational Therapy Assistant

Starting Salary

$62,964
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$77,445
NC Triangle area
20
% Associate鈥檚 degree
4
% Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

+17%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

137
NC Triangle area

Occupational therapy assistants work alongside occupational therapists to restore clients back to their normal functioning. This often involves helping select therapy activities to fit the patient's needs and capabilities; observing and recording the patient鈥檚 progress, attitude, and behavior; and assisting with grooming and bathing the patient.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at 麻豆影视 allows students to earn an associate degree and take the national certification exam. Courses include Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (OT), Assessment Skills, Physical Conditions, and Psychosocial Conditions. Students also do fieldwork.