Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public college in Asheville, NC. The program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working.

This program is part of the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803). Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College also offers related programs including Cosmetology certificates, Baking and Pastry Arts, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Occupational Safety and Health Technology. Students can expect coursework in human anatomy, therapeutic techniques, patient communication, and supervised clinical fieldwork in rehabilitation and healthcare settings.