Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at College of Western Idaho is a 2- to 4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Nampa, Idaho. The program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions affecting daily functioning.

This program is part of the allied health and rehabilitation services field (CIP 51.0803). College of Western Idaho offers a range of other technical and health-related programs, including certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Network and System Administration, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Computer Support Specialist at both certificate levels. Students can expect coursework and clinical fieldwork covering therapeutic techniques, patient documentation, adaptive equipment use, and professional ethics in occupational therapy settings.