Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at North Shore Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Danvers, MA. The program is part of the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803) and trains students to work under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, and maintain daily living and work skills affected by illness, injury, or disability.

North Shore Community College also offers related programs including Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Physical Therapy Assistant. Students in this program typically complete coursework in human anatomy, therapeutic activities, developmental psychology, assistive technology, and supervised clinical fieldwork placements in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community health settings.