Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program (2–4 years) at Herzing University-Minneapolis is offered by this private nonprofit institution in St. Louis Park, MN. The program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0803) and trains students to assist occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, and improve daily living and work skills.

Herzing University-Minneapolis offers several related programs alongside this credential, including Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator (associates), Health/Health Care Administration/Management (associates), Medical Office Management/Administration (certificate), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (certificate). Students in the Occupational Therapist Assistant program can expect coursework and clinical components covering therapeutic techniques, patient assessment support, and rehabilitation principles.