Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Jackson State Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Jackson, Tennessee. The program prepares graduates to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and working skills.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0803). Jackson State Community College offers several related health programs alongside occupational therapy, including Physical Therapy Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students can expect a curriculum combining occupational therapy theory, therapeutic techniques, and supervised clinical fieldwork in rehabilitation and healthcare settings.