Major: Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant at Tidewater Community College


The Associate of Applied Science in Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant is part of the Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Tidewater Community College

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) prepares students for entry-level employment as occupational therapy assistants. Graduates of the program may assist impaired and disabled individuals in learning to perform tasks related to self-care, work, or leisure.Individuals in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program may elect to pursue professional certification following completion of the A.A.S. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) offers a national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

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VCCS Plan Code:126
CIP Code:51.0803

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