Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Shawnee State University is a two- to four-year credential at this public university in Portsmouth, OH. The program falls under CIP code 51.0803 in the health professions field and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists in rehabilitation and care settings.

Shawnee State University also offers related programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students can expect coursework covering human development, therapeutic techniques, activity analysis, and hands-on fieldwork experience in occupational therapy environments.