Occupational Therapist Assistant

Pima Medical Institute-Renton, a private for-profit institution in Renton, WA, offers a certificate in Occupational Therapist Assistant under CIP code 51.0803. This two-to-four-year certificate program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, assisting clients in developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living and work skills.

At Pima Medical Institute-Renton, the Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate is available alongside other health career programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificates and a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate. This cluster of allied health programs provides students in Renton with multiple pathways into health care support roles. Graduates of the occupational therapy assistant program are typically required to pass the NBCOT certification examination before practicing in Washington State.