Schools That Offer Occupational Therapy Assistant Training

Most entry-level occupational therapy assistants start with an associate's degree or two-year college degree. Choose an accredited school, otherwise a prospective employer might not recognize your degree. Forty states require licensure or certification for occupational therapy assistants. Many schools offer training for occupational therapy assistants, including those noted below.
  1. University of Southern California

    • The University of Southern California offers an occupational therapy program that's accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Courses include human anatomy, sports ethics, clinical experience and various labs. The school also offers the opportunity to continue with your education in the occupational therapy field, including a master's and doctorate program.

      USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
      1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133
      Los Angeles, CA 90089
      323-442-2850
      ot.usc.edu

    Sanford-Brown

    • Sanford-Brown offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree for occupational therapy assistants. The 140-year-old institution combines on-campus and on-line classes as well as training in occupational therapy settings while still in school.

      Sanford-Brown
      75 Village Square
      Hazelwood, MO 63042
      877-809-2444
      sanfordbrown.edu

    Augusta Technical College

    • Augusta Technical College offers an Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's Degree. The program lasts nine quarters and requires 135 credit hours to graduate. Students must maintain a grade of C or higher in all courses. On-line courses are available, allowing working adults to complete an OTA degree in their spare time.

      Augusta Technical College
      3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Building 1400
      Augusta, GA 30906
      706-771-4000
      augustatech.edu

    University of Southern Indiana

    • The University of Southern Indiana offers an Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's Degree. The program includes basic courses in rhetoric and math as well as specific courses in subjects such as Therapeutic Media and Occupational Performance Components. The degree takes about three years to complete and requires 76 credit hours.

      University of Southern Indiana
      Occupational Therapy Assistant Department
      College of Nursing and Health Professions
      8600 University Boulevard
      Evansville, IN 47712-3534
      812-465-1140
      health.usi.edu

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