Occupational Therapist Assistant
STEM •
Health Professions And Related Programs
What is it about?
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.
Trends
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Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 10 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
O's Insights on Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 30% of graduates come from public universities.
