Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Long Island City, NY. Aligned with CIP code 51.0803 in the health professions field, the program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation services to patients across clinical, community, and long-term care settings.

CUNY LaGuardia Community College also offers related certificate programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Students in the occupational therapist assistant program can expect coursework in therapeutic techniques, human development, occupational therapy principles, and supervised clinical fieldwork required for practice in this health professions field.