Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Cape Fear Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Wilmington, NC. The program is classified under CIP code 51.0803 in the health professions field and prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills across a range of clinical and community settings.

Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination. Cape Fear Community College also offers related programs including Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), along with programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician in Wilmington.