Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Pearl River Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Poplarville, MS. The program falls within the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803) and prepares students to assist occupational therapists in providing therapeutic interventions that help patients develop, recover, and maintain daily living and work skills.

Pearl River Community College offers a range of allied health programs, including Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Surgical Technology. Other programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, Barbering, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology. Students can expect coursework in human anatomy, therapeutic activities, mental health, pediatrics, and supervised fieldwork placements.