Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Kirkwood Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The program prepares students to assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering therapeutic services to individuals with physical, developmental, or mental health conditions.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0803, within the allied health and rehabilitation services field. Kirkwood also offers related programs including Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students can expect a curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical fieldwork to develop the competencies required for entry-level OTA practice.