Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Mont Alto, PA. Within the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803), the program prepares students to work under the supervision of occupational therapists to support patients in regaining and improving functional skills for daily activities and work.

Penn State Mont Alto also offers related health and allied health programs, including Physical Therapy Assistant at the certificate level and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at the associate degree level, as well as a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate program. Students completing the occupational therapist assistant certificate can expect a curriculum integrating foundational theory with clinical practice, preparing them for national certification examination eligibility and employment in healthcare settings in Pennsylvania.