Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Eastern Virginia Career College in Fredericksburg, VA is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this private for-profit institution. The program falls within the allied health and rehabilitation services field (CIP 51.0803) and prepares students to assist occupational therapists in delivering patient care, implementing treatment plans, and supporting clients with physical or cognitive challenges.

Eastern Virginia Career College also offers related healthcare programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificates, making it a campus with multiple pathways into clinical health careers. Students in the Occupational Therapist Assistant program can expect coursework in therapeutic techniques, anatomy, and supervised clinical fieldwork to prepare for credentialing as a COTA.