Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0803

at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY

35.5 - Below AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$38,477

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$38,477

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Kentucky

$38,47713% above average

Benchmark: $34,073 — average of 8 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Medical Assisting

$42,000

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Medical Assisting

+13%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Jefferson Community and Technical College is a 2–4 year certificate program offered at this public institution in Louisville, KY. Classified under CIP 51.0803, the program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, and maintain daily living and work skills.

This program is part of Jefferson Community and Technical College's health-focused certificate offerings. Related programs at the school include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Carpentry/Carpenter, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (at both certificate levels), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. Students interested in rehabilitation and patient support services will find this program a direct pathway into the occupational therapy support field.

CIP 51.0803 — Occupational Therapist Assistant

Category: Medical Assisting

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