Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Overview

This degree will combine classroom, laboratory, fieldwork, and clinical experiences to prepare students for work in the rehabilitation field.

The Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant degree at Indiana University Kokomo will prepare you to work as an OTA in many settings and will serve as an excellent base for graduate study in a healthcare field such as occupational therapy or physical therapy.

You will spend the first two years completing the prerequisite coursework, with the clinical major occurring in the junior and senior year.

What skills does an Occupational Therapy Assistant need?

• Implement client-focused intervention plans.
• Monitor client progress to ensure they are meeting their goals.
• Use therapeutic relationships to support clients during the rehabilitation process.
• Assist clients in finding solutions that improve their independence, safety, and quality of life.