Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Radford University is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Radford, VA. The program is part of the occupational therapy field (CIP 51.0803) and trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and work.

Radford University also offers related programs in health and emergency services, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at the associate level, Physician Associate/Assistant and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the associate level. Students can expect clinical training in therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, patient documentation, and treatment plan implementation.