The University of Hawaii - Kapi'olani Community College offers an Associate in Science degree for students interested in the study of occupational therapy assistant. In addition to the general education courses required for graduation, students receive training in a variety of fields to prepare for a career in occupational therapy. Courses include human anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, medical terminology, and therapeutic skills. Tuition costs for the occupational therapy assistant program are $79 per credit hour. Scholarships and additional financial aid options are available.
University of Hawaii
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-9000
kapiolani.hawaii.edu
Students attending Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences benefit from the college's relationship with Florida Hospital, providing the opportunity for hands-on training. The Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program requires both classroom learning and clinical experiences to complete the degree. Courses include anatomy and kinesiology, psychosocial issues, physical dysfunction, OT in geriatrics, OT in pediatrics and professional issues in OT. A seminar for clinical practice is also required before graduation. Tuition at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is $300 per credit hour for the 2010-2011 academic year. Financial aid options are available for students who qualify.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407-303-9798
fhchs.edu
Students throughout the nation can benefit from the occupational therapy assistant program offered by Brown Mackie College as the school offers its program at 19 of its campus locations. Students at Brown Mackie concentrate on one course at a time for 30 days, and then move on to the next course versus taking multiple courses at once during each semester. The school offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, training students in the fields of the human body as a whole, kinetics and kinematics, business practices for occupational therapy assistant and the effects that diseases and disorders have on the physical system. Tuition costs for Brown Mackie College vary by location and are available upon request. Each campus offers financial aid options for students.
Brown Mackie College
1011 Glendale-Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
513-771-2424
brownmackie.edu