Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate (2–4 year) at San Juan College is offered by this public institution in Farmington, NM. This credential trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills affected by injury, illness, or disability, in settings such as hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation centers.

Classified under CIP 51.0803 in the health professions field, this program includes coursework in therapeutic techniques, human development, occupational therapy theory, and supervised clinical practice. San Juan College also offers related programs such as Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. Students in the Farmington area seeking careers in rehabilitative health care will find this program a structured pathway toward entry-level occupational therapy practice.